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Pediatricians raise ethical concerns about who can see teen clinical notes online
Today, more than 21 million patients in 47 states have online access to their physician’s notes documenting their medical visits.…
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AHCJ names 2018-19 Regional Health Journalism Fellows
The Association of Health Care Journalists has named the 2018-19 class of the Regional Health Journalism Fellowship, an annual fellowship…
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Report finds antipsychotic drug use still rampant in some nursing homes
Despite efforts to curb the use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, about 20 percent of residents – more than…
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What to know about the DOJ’s latest whack at the ACA
The Obamacare wars have re-ignited, thanks to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the U.S. Department of Justice, and a surprising assault…
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New tip sheet details sleep problems in older adults
Sleep. It’s that wonderful time when your body is relaxed, you’re soon off to dreamland and hours later wake up…
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Responsible reporting on suicide
When reporting on suicide, it’s important not only for reporters to have reliable data but also to be conscientious about…
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In covering Ebola outbreak this time, some lessons to remember
Ebola is back in the news again with the evolving outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Could the…
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Ideas for reporting on sleep problems among older adults
We all need a good night’s sleep, every night. However, at least half of all older adults complain of chronic…
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Resources for understanding Ebola and the ethics of covering outbreaks
Outbreaks and infectious disease can be difficult topics to cover. Stories need to be informative, sensitive and scientifically sound –…
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Klein expands on award-winning work on access to care
Kerry Klein, from Valley Public Radio, won first place for Health Policy (small outlet) in the Awards for Excellence in…
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