Autonomous pharmacy prescribing may be convenient, but the evidence is thin, and the conflicts are real. For Australian patients, it could be a bitter pill to swallow.
As more struggling practices turn to private equity, Dr Kenny Lin asks who benefits — and whether a public utility model offers a workable alternative.
From liver disease to malignancy, characteristic skin findings can prompt a broader evaluation and help physicians consider systemic conditions during routine examinations.
A 5-month-old boy born prematurely develops sudden abdominal swelling and lethargy that his parents initially attribute to a feeding problem. What’s the diagnosis? Case by Dr Jaime Shalkow.
Prescription renewal systems raise liability and safety questions when clots may signal a catastrophic prognosis, and the merits of writing clinical notes.
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