Tag Archives: legal

Pharmacy Debate: Refusal to Fill

Posted on August 29, 2010 by admin

Pharmacists’ refusal to fill legally written prescriptions has recently become a topic of debate among healthcare providers, employers, lawmakers, and the general public.

Posted in Health Care Policy, Medical, Pharmacy | Tagged feature article, Health Care Policy, legal, Pharmacy | 77 Comments

Pirating Test Prep Material Doesn’t Pay

Posted on July 14, 2010 by WildWing

In the 21st century, piracy is more common in cyberspace than on the high seas. What are the risks and consequences of using or selling counterfeit test prep materials? An SDN Report.

Posted in Medical, SDN Reports | Tagged feature article, legal, MCAT, medical school, test prep | 45 Comments

Substance Abuse in the Healthcare Professions

Posted on August 23, 2009 by All4MyDaughter

There are substance abusers among your healthcare colleagues. Learn how to help them get on the road to recovery.

Posted in Dental, Medical, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Psychology, Veterinary | Tagged addiction, career, dental school, drug use, feature article, legal, pharmacist, physician | 16 Comments

Sign on the Dotted Line: No-Harm Contracts in the Clinical Setting

Posted on March 12, 2008 by admin

When working with a depressed patient the risk of suicide is a very real and present concern. Health care professionals need to be prepared to respond swiftly and effectively. The literature suggests a multi-faceted approach to assess and address the …

Posted in Audiology, Dental, Medical, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Psychology, Rehab Sci | Tagged feature article, healthcare, legal | 5 Comments

The Hazards in the Chair

Posted on February 24, 2008 by admin

by Diana Aziz SDN Staff Writer For most people, going to the dentist is a nightmare. Whether it is the sound of the drill, the fear of the needle, or just the anxiety of being in the office, they walk …

Posted in Dental | Tagged Dental, feature article, healthcare, legal | 27 Comments

Beg, Borrow, or Steal: A Search for Affordable Prescription Drugs

Posted on January 5, 2008 by admin

by Emily Forest SDN Staff Writer Seroquel, with its connotations of well-being and peace, sounds like the name of a bird or a midlevel car. It doesn’t sound like something that causes weight gain or blurred vision while treating psychosis, …

Posted in Medical | Tagged finance, healthcare, legal | 6 Comments

Protecting Our Charge: A Patient Safety Q&A

Posted on December 22, 2007 by admin

Reprinted with Permission Dr. Robert M. Wachter, a professor of medicine, chief of the medical service and chair of the patient safety committee at UCSF Medical Center, has been a central figure in educating the medical community and general public …

Posted in Audiology, Dental, Medical, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Psychology, Rehab Sci | Tagged feature article, healthcare, legal | 3 Comments

Access Denied: IFMSA Addresses Health Care Inequity

International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations Reprinted with Permission Almost 1,000 medical students from over 90 different countries gathered in Canterbury this August to tackle inequities in health care across the globe. The 56th August Meeting of the International Federation …

Horrible Handwriting: Horrible Mistakes

The longstanding joke is that doctors have horrible handwriting. But it’s no laughing matter. While handwriting doesn’t play a major role in most peoples’ careers, in the medical field, it can mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s …

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