By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA The following photos were sent to me by Dr. Ryan Greysen, and are published in the latest issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, “Online Professionalism Investigations by State Medical Boards: First, Do No Harm,” by S. Ryan Greysen, MD, MHS, MA; David Johnson, MA; Terry Kind, MD, MPH; Katherine C. Chretien, MD; Cary P. Gross, MD, MPH; Aaron Young, PhD; and Humayun J. Chaudhry, DO, MS. Dr. Ryan…
Read More...State Medical Boards Addresses Inappropriate Online Physician Behaviors
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA A new report to be released tomorrow in the Annals of Internal Medicine, “Online Professionalism Investigations by State Medical Boards: First, Do No Harm,” by S. Ryan Greysen, MD, MHS, MA; David Johnson, MA; Terry Kind, MD, MPH; Katherine C. Chretien, MD; Cary P. Gross, MD, MPH; Aaron Young, PhD; and Humayun J. Chaudhry, DO, MS, addresses which inappropriate online behaviors would prompt investigation by state medical boards. The…
Read More...What Moms Ought to Know About Pouring Their Child’s Medicine
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA A Spoonful of Medicine: Not a good thing A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that people who use a kitchen spoons to pour liquid medicine aren’t getting the right dosage. Here’s what to use to get it right. Measuring Precisely is Vital Ask any pastry chef or professional baker, and they’ll tell you that using exact measurements in baking is critical for a successful end…
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