A critical review of the push to require advanced practice nurses to obtain a practice doctorate. An argument against mandating a practice doctorate for advanced nursing practice. The Medscape Journal of Medicine
Geoffrey R. Simon, MD, a pediatrician and clinical assistant professor at Emory School of Medicine, observes the current problems in pediatrics and is optimistic about the future. Medscape Pediatrics
A grand jury faulted state agencies for "official neglect" in the case of a Philadelphia abortion provider described as a "butcher of women." Medscape Medical News
In this video blog Lisa L. Maragakis, MD, MPH discusses recent studies highlighting the risks of infectious outbreaks related to compounding pharmacies. Medscape Infectious Diseases
Carolyn Clancy, MD, the Director of AHRQ, explains the importance and value of comparative effectiveness research, which she says is "descriptive" -- not "prescriptive." Medscape