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Why it’s time to spotlight the harms of supply shortages
Shortages of basic drugs and medical supplies have existed for years, but worsening shortfalls have industry groups sounding loud alarms.
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5 ways journalists can help temper hype around weight loss drugs
Journalists have a heightened duty to combat misinformation surrounding weight loss drugs like Wegovy and provide balanced coverage.
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What to know about fetal viability — and why some advocates want it out of abortion law
A major medical group is advising journalists to learn about fetal viability and says it should no longer be used…
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A primer for covering the nursing and hospital battle over mandatory minimum staffing ratios
Nurse staffing ratios are often portrayed as labor disputes; here’s how to cover the patient safety angle.
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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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‘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…