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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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Virtual nursing: A possible solution to a national shortage
Hospitals are increasingly using remote virtual nurses to help with administrative tasks and the training of new nurses.
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How I Did It: Turning personal health and tech experience into a national magazine feature
Freelance reporter Rachel Fairbank discusses reporting for Wired about people with chronic illness using data from wearable tech devices.
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Narrative journalism: What it is, what it requires and how to make it pay
AHCJ’s webinar on Monday, July 24, will provide valuable tips for freelance writers who would like to break into long-form…
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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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A typical workday for freelancer Jeanette Beebe
Freelance reporter, fact checker and audio producer Jeanette Beebe describes her workday.
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Webinar will focus on new book, the ‘lab leak’ theory and keeping an eye out for hazards
In an upcoming webinar with “Pandora’s Gamble” author Alison Young, we will discuss the seriousness of lab leaks and theories…
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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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