What can you tell patients about pot?

Article Abstract:

The California Medical Association released guidelines for physicians to communicate the therapeutic uses of marijuana to patients under the law approved in Nov 1996. The guidelines, which were released on March 14, 1997, describe the physicians' need to show evidence both how the substance might benefit or hurt a patient's condition, to tell of the lack of controlled clinical trials, and the fact that marijuana continues to be illegal under federal law.

Marijuana, Health aspects, Medical marijuana, California Medical Association

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Benchmarking becoming vital for physician success

Article Abstract:

The Medical Group Management Assn is creating a benchmarking research system for physicians through its Center for Research in Ambulatory Health Care Administration to help physicians understand how their compare with other practitioner. The database contains data from more than 12 research projects on such topics as cost, physician productivity, and patient functioning and satisfaction.

Standards Committees, Usage, Benchmarks, Benchmarking, Medical Group Management Association

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Advisory panel encourages minority doctor involvement

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Assn (AMA) created the AMA Consortium on Minority Affairs in mid-1997 after five years of study by an Advisory Committee on Minority Physicians. The consortium will focus on issues of interest to both non-white doctors and patients. Half of the group's six-member steering committee will be composed of African American, Hispanic and Native American doctors.

Demographic aspects, Associations, American Medical Association, Minority professional workers, Minority professionals

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