Physicians

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Changes in the Length of Office Visits — Jan 1, 2001

Letter to the Editor commenting on how pediatricians spend their time with patients during office visits compared to physicians,

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Are Psychiatrists More Dissatisfied with Their Careers Than Other Physicians? — Jan 1, 2001

The growth of managed care has been associated with a decrease in physicians' professional satisfaction.

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What Factors Influence Physicians' Decisions to Switch from Intravenous to Oral Antibiotics for Community-Acquired Pneumonia? — Jan 1, 2001

Guidelines and pathways to streamline antibiotic therapy should include educational strategies to address some of these differences in attitudes.

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Does Physician Gender Affect Satisfaction of Men and Women Visiting the Emergency Department? — Jan 1, 2001

Assesses the association of physician gender with patient ratings of physician care.

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Dying to Know: Public Release of Information about Quality of Health Care — Jan 1, 2000

This report assesses the U.S. experience with publicly releasing health care performance data and offers guidelines for establishing public disclosure policy in the United Kingdom.

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Sharing the Mantle of Primary Female Care: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants — Jan 1, 2000

Although the number of female physicians is increasing, there is no indication that the importance of NPs and PAs is waning.

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Associations Between Primary Care Physician Satisfaction and Self-Reported Aspects of Utilization Management — Jan 1, 2000

Indirect control mechanisms such as guidelines and education were positively associated with satisfaction.

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Physician Understanding of Patient Resuscitation Preferences: Insights and Clinical Implications — Jan 1, 2000

Physicians often misunderstand seriously ill, hospitalized patients' resuscitation preferences, especially preferences to forego CPR.

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A Prospective Study of Patient-Physician Communication About Resuscitation — Jan 1, 2000

To evaluate seriously ill patients' characteristics, perceptions, and preferences associated with discussing resuscitation (CPR) with their physicians

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Self-study from Web-Based and Printed Guideline Materials: A Randomized, Controlled Trial Among Resident Physicians — Jan 1, 2000

On-line physician education is increasing, but its efficacy in comparison with existing self-study methods is unknown.

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Problems in Recruiting Community-Based Physicians for Health Services Research — Jan 1, 2000

Physician personal contact and friendship networks are powerful tools for recruitment.

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Use of Performance Data to Change Physician Behavior — Jan 1, 2000

Physicians skepticism regarding performance data arises from concerns related to intent, accuracy, physician attribution, and relevance.

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HMO Penetration and the Geographic Mobility of Practicing Physicians — Jan 1, 2000

While physicians' styles of medical practice may adapt to changes in market conditions, learning new practice styles is costly.

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HMO Growth and the Geographical Redistribution of Generalist and Specialist Physicians, 1987-1997 — Jan 1, 2000

The findings of this study support the notion that HMOs reduce the demand for physician services, particularly for specialists' services.

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Visits to Primary Care Physicians and to Specialists Under Gatekeeper and Point-of-Service Arrangements — Jan 1, 2000

No evidence that direct patient access to specialists leads to higher rates of specialty visits in plans with modest cost-sharing arrangements.

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Using Standardized Patients to Measure Quality: Evidence from the Literature and a Prospective Study — Jan 1, 2000

Use of standardized patients for evaluating the clinical skills of medical students and medical trainees is commonplace.

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The Effect of HMO Penetration on Physician Retirement — Jan 1, 2000

Older physicians have found it preferable to retire rather than adapt their practices to an environment with a high degree of managed care penetration

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On the Road to Collaborative Treatment Planning: Consumer and Provider Perspectives — May 1, 1999

This study assessed attitudes toward collaborative mental health treatment planning. Results showed that providers tend to place responsibility for difficulty in implementing collaborative planning on consumers and tend to underestimate consumer interest in this process.

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The Effect of Race and Sex on Physicians' Recommendations for Cardiac Catheterization — Jan 1, 1999

The findings suggest that the race and sex of a patient independently influence how physicians manage chest pain.

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Financial Incentives and Drug Spending in Managed Care: Incentives for Both Physicians and Patients Can Interact to Help Curb Spending in This Increasingly Costly Sector — Jan 1, 1999

Impact of patient financial incentives on the use and cost of prescription drugs in the context of differing physician payment mechanisms.

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Changes in the Length of Office Visits — Jan 1, 2001

Are Psychiatrists More Dissatisfied with Their Careers Than Other Physicians? — Jan 1, 2001

What Factors Influence Physicians' Decisions to Switch from Intravenous to Oral Antibiotics for Community-Acquired Pneumonia? — Jan 1, 2001

Does Physician Gender Affect Satisfaction of Men and Women Visiting the Emergency Department? — Jan 1, 2001

Dying to Know: Public Release of Information about Quality of Health Care — Jan 1, 2000

Sharing the Mantle of Primary Female Care: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants — Jan 1, 2000

Associations Between Primary Care Physician Satisfaction and Self-Reported Aspects of Utilization Management — Jan 1, 2000

Physician Understanding of Patient Resuscitation Preferences: Insights and Clinical Implications — Jan 1, 2000

A Prospective Study of Patient-Physician Communication About Resuscitation — Jan 1, 2000

Self-study from Web-Based and Printed Guideline Materials: A Randomized, Controlled Trial Among Resident Physicians — Jan 1, 2000

Problems in Recruiting Community-Based Physicians for Health Services Research — Jan 1, 2000

Use of Performance Data to Change Physician Behavior — Jan 1, 2000

HMO Penetration and the Geographic Mobility of Practicing Physicians — Jan 1, 2000

HMO Growth and the Geographical Redistribution of Generalist and Specialist Physicians, 1987-1997 — Jan 1, 2000

Visits to Primary Care Physicians and to Specialists Under Gatekeeper and Point-of-Service Arrangements — Jan 1, 2000

Using Standardized Patients to Measure Quality: Evidence from the Literature and a Prospective Study — Jan 1, 2000

The Effect of HMO Penetration on Physician Retirement — Jan 1, 2000

On the Road to Collaborative Treatment Planning: Consumer and Provider Perspectives — May 1, 1999

The Effect of Race and Sex on Physicians' Recommendations for Cardiac Catheterization — Jan 1, 1999

Financial Incentives and Drug Spending in Managed Care: Incentives for Both Physicians and Patients Can Interact to Help Curb Spending in This Increasingly Costly Sector — Jan 1, 1999

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Changes in the Length of Office Visits — Jan 1, 2001

Are Psychiatrists More Dissatisfied with Their Careers Than Other Physicians? — Jan 1, 2001

What Factors Influence Physicians' Decisions to Switch from Intravenous to Oral Antibiotics for Community-Acquired Pneumonia? — Jan 1, 2001

Does Physician Gender Affect Satisfaction of Men and Women Visiting the Emergency Department? — Jan 1, 2001

Dying to Know: Public Release of Information about Quality of Health Care — Jan 1, 2000

Sharing the Mantle of Primary Female Care: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants — Jan 1, 2000

Associations Between Primary Care Physician Satisfaction and Self-Reported Aspects of Utilization Management — Jan 1, 2000

Physician Understanding of Patient Resuscitation Preferences: Insights and Clinical Implications — Jan 1, 2000

A Prospective Study of Patient-Physician Communication About Resuscitation — Jan 1, 2000

Self-study from Web-Based and Printed Guideline Materials: A Randomized, Controlled Trial Among Resident Physicians — Jan 1, 2000

Problems in Recruiting Community-Based Physicians for Health Services Research — Jan 1, 2000

Use of Performance Data to Change Physician Behavior — Jan 1, 2000

HMO Penetration and the Geographic Mobility of Practicing Physicians — Jan 1, 2000

HMO Growth and the Geographical Redistribution of Generalist and Specialist Physicians, 1987-1997 — Jan 1, 2000

Visits to Primary Care Physicians and to Specialists Under Gatekeeper and Point-of-Service Arrangements — Jan 1, 2000

Using Standardized Patients to Measure Quality: Evidence from the Literature and a Prospective Study — Jan 1, 2000

The Effect of HMO Penetration on Physician Retirement — Jan 1, 2000

On the Road to Collaborative Treatment Planning: Consumer and Provider Perspectives — May 1, 1999

The Effect of Race and Sex on Physicians' Recommendations for Cardiac Catheterization — Jan 1, 1999

Financial Incentives and Drug Spending in Managed Care: Incentives for Both Physicians and Patients Can Interact to Help Curb Spending in This Increasingly Costly Sector — Jan 1, 1999

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