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Before Tuskegee: An investigative project just waiting to happen
Many Americans know the story of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, but most are likely unaware of the Julius Rosenwald Fund…
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‘Medical errors are the third leading cause of death’ and other statistics you should question
Too often, we journalists set aside our critical reasoning skills when it comes to alarming statistics about patient safety.
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More data needed on disparities in patient safety research, experts say
Many studies in the U.S. have looked at gender, race and ethnic disparities in patient safety, a leading cause of…
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Webinar to explore cancer reporting without hype and with the right measure of hope
Experts on an upcoming AHCJ webinar on Wednesday, July 19, will discuss communication about cancer screenings and treatment.
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How the Dobbs ruling and abortion restrictions could affect the way clinical research is done
Abortion restrictions in states could affect where medical studies can be ethically conducted and the options available to participants who…
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Apply a public health frame to report responsibly and effectively on firearm suicide
Here are recommendations and guidelines for responsibly reporting on firearm suicide.
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Why you should be writing about diagnostic errors
Health care providers must do more to address the problem of diagnostic errors, according to leading researchers in the field…
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Study finds small to mid-size cities have higher rates of firearm homicide
Small and mid-sized U.S. cities have surpassed big cities’ gun homicide rates in recent years, according to an April 2023…
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‘Dr. Death’ reform law shows the importance of investigating state licensing boards
A new Texas law reforming the state’s medical board is a dramatic case of journalists holding health care licensing bodies…
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Tip sheet: What to look for in covering surveys and polls
Covering surveys and polls means assessing their quality, which requires understanding their methods.