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Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Paper Details Workforce Challenges and Realities

Neuro58 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:34:29 -0500

A compelling paper, published in the September 2008 issue of Journal of Neurosurgery, offers insight into the predominately male world of neurosurgery. In 2007, the AANS recognized the need to take bold steps to recruit and retain more women in neurosurgery and requested that Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) author a white paper. AANS President James R. Bean, MD, is author of an accompanying editorial.

Are patients making clinical decisions?

harminka — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:16:57 -0600

Doctors are adjusting their bedside manner as better informed patients make ever-increasing demands and expect to be listened to, and fully involved, in clinical decisions that directly affect their care.

IMPACT initiativeto improve patient participation in clinical trials

harminka — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:00:39 -0500

Before a new treatment becomes available, researchers must recruit hundreds or thousands of patients to participate in clinical research trials. But finding these patients is often difficult. Many potential candidates are unaware of the studies or unable to participate due do logistical hurdles.

In-office coaching helps patients ask right questions

harminka — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:22:33 -0500

Asking more questions during a visit to the doctor might help patients get care that is more satisfactory, but many patients are not sure where to start.

'Give It to Me Straight, Doc'

Nymphadora — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:30:03 -0600

Ionia Doctor Has License Summarily Suspended

harminka — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 06:56:42 -0600