Medical doctors surveyed cited "fear of malpractice" as the top reason for unnecessary care. Researchers suggest that aspiring MDs learn about overtreatment well before it becomes a concern.
Oregon Medical Group is using principles from Lean methodology to translate the organization's high-level goals into the daily work of clinicians and staff.
Most physicians haven't been taught how to care for transgender or non-binary patients, or even how to communicate with them. But the skills are teachable, says one expert.
Fewer than 12% of mid-career physicians reported dissatisfaction with their jobs in 2016, but 25% were unhappy with their pay, according to a new survey.
