Physicians and the investment industry
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The study states that the relationship of physicians with financial entities is radically transformed with almost one of 10 US physicians currently engaged in a formal consultancy with the investment industry. The scope of the convergence between physicians and investment firms, the issues of conflict of interest, and propose recommendations for institutions and individuals is discussed.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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An educational intervention to improve physician reporting of adverse drug reactions: A cluster-randomized controlled trial
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The effectiveness of educational outreach visits is evaluated for improving adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting by physicians. It is found that a targeted outreach program can improve high-quality reporting of ADRs among physicians.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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Accuracy of physician self-assessment compared with observed measures of competence: A systematic review
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Physicians' self-rated assessments are compared with external observations to determine accurately of their competence. It is suggested that physicians have a limited ability to accurately self-assess.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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