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Why most medical research is likely (still) waste, and less research funding may be one way forward

Sensible Medicine

As always, we are happy to feature articles that expand on ideas discussed on Sensible Medicine – even when the author agrees more with Dr. Prasad than with me. I think most medical research is a waste and often even harmful. Third, medical interventions are often tested with indirect outcomes such as progression free survival.

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Underappreciated Harms of the Electronic Medical Record

Sensible Medicine

Tom Delbanco was the chief of General Internal Medicine while I was there and was already advocating that patients have access to their medical records. ” In this wonderful article , Dr. Delbanco explains the philosophy behind open notes. Like notes, test results belong to the patient. Nothing should be kept from them.

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The Ultimate Medical Drama

Sensible Medicine

She had ruled out “burdening” her own two children, even though both tested negative for PKD. ” The term was coined in 1978 by the medical sociologists Renee C. So, I gave in and told friends about my medical situation, hoping they would take the hint. She was about to start home dialysis and was dreading it.

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Phlebotomy Information Articles

Phlebotomy Careers

Complete Guide to Phlebotomy: Essential Data and Tips Welcome to our ⁢in-depth guide ‌on phlebotomy -‌ a critical process in medical diagnostics that involves drawing blood for ​testing, donation, or research purposes. Proper technique ensures accurate test results, minimizes patient ‌discomfort, and ‍prevents complications.

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Articles On Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Careers

Articles on Phlebotomy: Your Complete Guide Introduction Phlebotomy, the practice​ of drawing blood for laboratory ⁤testing, transfusions, or donations, is ⁤a vital skill in the healthcare industry. Phlebotomy is the process of​ making an incision in a vein with a needle to collect blood for medical analysis.

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Even a small typo can throw off AI medical advice, MIT study says

Medical Economics

LLMs showed a 7-9% increase in recommending self-management over medical care when patient messages were stylistically altered. Rigorous auditing and subgroup testing are essential before deploying LLMs in high-stakes healthcare settings to ensure fairness and safety.

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The vital role of patient feedback in enhancing quality of care 

Health Prime

Patient feedback plays an important role in the quest to achieve process improvement in medical practices. An article in the BMJ said that feedback on the patient’s experience, with the encouragement of the healthcare team to address identified problems, improves quality. Stay tuned to all the latest updates.