Alcohol Use Disorders Among Surgeons

Links to our featured articles, health news, physician interviews, new eBooks, & more! Having trouble viewing this email? View it in a browser. August 23, 2012     Looking at Alcohol Use Disorders Among Surgeons Alcohol abuse and dependence is a significant problem in surgeons throughout the United States. Greater efforts are needed to increase awareness of the issue, to identify risks for problematic alcohol consumption, and to intervene with treatment and support when indicated. OTHER HEADLINES Revascularizing Occluded Arteries: Assessing the Influence of Guidelines A new study suggests that PCI is still being used for the treatment of totally occluded infarct-related arteries that are identified after a myocardial infarction. » Read More The True Costs of Alienating Patients There is a strong correlation between the billing and collections experience and loyalty to providers. Focusing on patient satisfaction fulfills the essential mission of healthcare and makes business sense.  » Read More   MEDICAL BLOG Guest Blog New Additions to the “Never Events” List Two more complications have been proposed as additions to the CMS “never events” initiative. Do you agree that all these events are 100% preventable?  » Read More by Skeptical Scalpel Guest Blog Making Wiser Choices About Medical Tests and Treatments Is the Choosing Wisely campaign, which aims to reduce "unnecessary" care, good or bad for patients — or perhaps some of both?  » Read More by Dr. Lin NEWS BRIEFS Discussions on Medical Imaging Risks Measuring Healthcare Quality, Access, & Efficiency Trends in Death From Unintentional Injuries Mortality Rates in Diabetes   Smoking Linked to Cognitive Decline MRSA Among Household Contacts of Children Cholesterol Levels on the Decline Binge Drinking Trends Click here to unsubscribe Copyright © 2012 Physician's Weekly. All Rights Reserved 180 Mt. Airy Rd., Suite 102 | Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Sent to: kostikblog@ukr.net   |   Why did I get this?   |   Update subscription preferences.