Published in Der Anaesthesist (Oct 2014) Authors: Zech N, et al Anesthetists have an impact on patients and healing processes not only through drugs, interventions and therapy but also significantly by their words and personality. A substantial part of observed side effects is caused by nocebo effects and negative suggestion, i.e. by the doctor and […]
Read MoreBundled billing: the combination of multiple entities’ fees into a single price. What could be wrong with that? A lot, depending on who is doing the bundling. And, in some cases, depending on why they’re doing it. History The concept of bundled billing came out of the hospital world: In order to market for a […]
Read MorePolicy efforts to address the risks of opioid prescribing should focus on office-based settings, as patients receive significantly more painkiller prescriptions for noncancer pain in ambulatory settings than in hospital emergency departments (EDs), according to an analysis of medical expenditures reported by Internal Medicine News. Specifically, the study found that one in 39 opioid prescriptions […]
Read MoreHere are certain measures that can be taken preoperatively to ensure proper pain management for patients being treated for opioid dependence. The use of buprenorphine products to help treat opioid dependence has increased over the last decade. This trend has been paralleled by an increase in the number of surgeries involving patients taking buprenorphine products. […]
Read MorePatients with refractory chronic migraine may also have a high prevalence of comorbidities, including anxiety, depression, bipolar spectrum, and personality disorders. Patients with refractory chronic migraine (RCM) experience a great deal of disability related to their chronic headaches. Significant abuse in childhood, whether sexual, physical, or emotional, may predispose a person to the development of […]
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