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Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

RX Pros and the Rise of Digital Healthcare Access

RX Pros connects patients with healthcare professionals and pharmacies to streamline access to medical treatments, particularly for weight loss.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal

Allegations of workplace bullying and harassment at Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust have led to severe mental health issues for staff members.
#ai-chatbots
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Chatbots Telling Cancer Patients to Try Useless Woo-Woo Treatments Instead of Chemotherapy

AI chatbots may recommend unproven cancer treatments, posing risks to patients seeking health advice.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago
Medicine

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

AI chatbots can provide tailored health advice but may also give dangerously incorrect information, impacting users' health decisions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Chatbots Telling Cancer Patients to Try Useless Woo-Woo Treatments Instead of Chemotherapy

AI chatbots may recommend unproven cancer treatments, posing risks to patients seeking health advice.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

AI chatbots can provide tailored health advice but may also give dangerously incorrect information, impacting users' health decisions.
#ai
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
fromFuturism
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It's Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice

AI chatbots are not reliable for medical advice, with failure rates exceeding 80% for ambiguous symptoms and 40% for straightforward cases.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It's Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice

AI chatbots are not reliable for medical advice, with failure rates exceeding 80% for ambiguous symptoms and 40% for straightforward cases.
Public health
fromFortune
1 day ago

70% of people believe at least one divisive health claim. Science needs a new playbook | Fortune

Health communicators must recognize the widespread skepticism about health recommendations, with 70% of people believing divisive health claims.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Create a Psychiatric Advance Directive

A psychiatric advance directive is a legal document outlining mental health treatment preferences during a crisis when communication is impaired.
#honesty
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Relationships

Psychology suggests the deepest sign someone actually respects you isn't how they treat you when things are good - it's whether they tell you the truth when the truth is uncomfortable, because most people will choose your comfort over your growth every single time to protect the relationship, and the person who risks your temporary anger to offer you something honest has decided that who you're becoming matters more to them than how you feel about them today - Silicon Canals

Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology suggests the deepest sign someone actually respects you isn't how they treat you when things are good - it's whether they tell you the truth when the truth is uncomfortable, because most people will choose your comfort over your growth every single time to protect the relationship, and the person who risks your temporary anger to offer you something honest has decided that who you're becoming matters more to them than how you feel about them today - Silicon Canals

Honesty that prioritizes growth over comfort is a profound act of love often avoided in relationships.
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

How Patient Experience Is Shaping Modern Dental Practice Management

Patients are increasingly selective in choosing their healthcare providers, demanding convenience, transparency, and personalised service at each point of contact. Dental practices understand that a positive patient experience can lead to strong word-of-mouth referrals and favourable online reviews, which directly impact their reputation in the market.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
#healthcare-ai
Healthcare
fromMedium
1 week ago

The trust gap in healthcare AI isn't about the AI

Trust in healthcare AI is established in the first 30 seconds of interaction, not through model improvements.
Healthcare
fromMedium
1 week ago

The trust gap in healthcare AI isn't about the AI

Trust in healthcare AI is established in the first 30 seconds of interaction, not through model improvements.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Medvi, the AI-powered telehealth company, is fueled by ads from doctors who don't appear to exist

Medvi, an AI telehealth startup, generated $401 million in revenue last year and is projected to reach $1.8 billion this year, leveraging affiliate marketing.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

What Being a Patient Taught Me About Healthcare Leadership

People should not have to manage their own healthcare, especially when sick or stressed.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Healthcare

The Value of Everyday Healthcare and Mental Healthcare

Everyday kindness and professionalism are essential for effective healthcare and mental healthcare.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman

Patients with complex health needs struggle to communicate symptoms effectively, risking important information being overlooked during medical appointments.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When Doctors Are Rated Like Uber Drivers

Healthcare should not be reduced to a rating system that overlooks the complexities of medical practice and the challenges faced by physicians.
Healthcare
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

How Independent Medical Practices Can Scale Through Systems Thinking

Independent medical practices struggle to grow due to structural challenges, not clinical outcomes, in a healthcare economy favoring larger organizations.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Getting Closer to the Bones

Coping with the death of a loved one is individual and, like anything else, exemplified by what works for you. Grief rituals can be practiced alone or with others, created uniquely by you or replicated over centuries.
Relationships
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
#ai-in-healthcare
Healthcare
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 week ago

Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight

AI-generated health content risks misunderstanding without human interpretation, impacting decision-making despite high technical accuracy.
Healthcare
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 week ago

Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight

AI-generated health content risks misunderstanding without human interpretation, impacting decision-making despite high technical accuracy.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Doctors need to stop pretending to have all the answers. I don't know' does not mean I have nothing to offer' | Ranjana Srivastava

The HIV ward, the scene of graphically ill patients when I was training, is long closed because it's no longer needed in most rich countries. When my young neighbour had a stroke, doctors cleverly retrieved the clot suffocating his artery, not just saving his life but also returning it to its full potential.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

4 Ways CEOs Break Employee Trust (and How to Rebuild It)

Trust erodes when leaders spin stories, make exceptions to values, use excessive control, and exploit talent market changes; trusted leaders prioritize transparency, avoid micromanagement, own mistakes, and consistently deliver on promises.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely, Lawsuit Claims

Parents of Conor Hylton are suing a Connecticut hospital after their son died in a telehealth ICU without on-site critical care doctors.
Health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I'm 66 and a doctor I'd never met before looked at my chart and said "do you have someone at home" and the way she asked it - clinical, not warm - made me realize the question wasn't about companionship, it was about whether anyone would notice if something happened to me between appointments, and I've been sitting with that distinction ever since - Silicon Canals

Social isolation in retirement creates invisibility where daily routines no longer intersect with others, risking being unnoticed for extended periods.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

What Makes a Doctor Excel at Diagnosis?

Gurpreet Dhaliwal exemplifies diagnostic excellence, emphasizing continuous improvement and the belief that mastery in diagnosis is an ongoing journey.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Company admits it diverted private patient records to law firms

GuardDog Telehealth illegally accessed and sold patient medical records from multiple health systems to law firms without patient consent, representing the first settlement in Epic Systems' lawsuit against companies engaged in this practice.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Saleswoman faked doctor's note about cancer care

A saleswoman admitted to perverting the course of justice by fabricating evidence including fake doctor's notes, false police emails, and CCTV claims across two failed employment tribunal cases involving sexual harassment allegations.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
Cancer
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Assumed Everyone Felt ... Weird at the Doctor's Office. Apparently Not Like This.

Identify the specific elements of a medical or confinement-related sexual arousal and safely replicate them through consensual roleplay, confinement simulations, or kink communities.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why did my GP just use Google? What I've learned about the health system, as a doctor and a patient

Bedside manner and clinical knowledge are equally essential in medicine; kindness and clear communication directly improve patient engagement and health outcomes.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Practices That Make Accountability Work

Accountability requires leaders to create enabling structures, psychological safety, and clear communication rather than demanding compliance through discipline.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Health Care Empathy Dilemma

Different empathy types affect caregivers differently: compassion empathy protects against burnout while contagion empathy increases burnout risk by merging others' emotions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scandal-hit Glasgow hospital must publish latest patient safety reviews, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking alongside families of children and adults who died after contracting infections while undergoing cancer treatment at the Queen Elizabeth university hospital (QEUH) campus in Glasgow. Friday is the final day of hearings in the six-year public inquiry ordered by the former health secretary Jeane Freeman into the design and construction of the hospitals launched after deaths linked to infections in the water supply and ventilation system.
UK politics
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Respect Matters More Than We Realize

Respect in relationships requires honoring your partner's boundaries and separate identity; without it, relationships deteriorate regardless of love present.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report

Toxic workplace culture at the Cardiff HSDU led to bullying, aggressive behaviour, and disciplinary action, leaving staff feeling unsafe and prompting strengthened oversight.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Much Should Your Therapist Share, and When Is It TMI?

Therapist self-disclosure, used thoughtfully and ethically, builds trust while cultural values and clear questions about approach and boundaries determine therapeutic fit.
Medicine
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Baystate Health doctor on probation after lewd behavior inside his office

A Springfield neurologist received five-year probation after being caught masturbating in his office visible to cancer center employees, with his license initially suspended but later reinstated under conditions.
Public health
fromMedium
2 months ago

Things AI Engineers Need to Keep in Mind with HIPAA and Healthcare Compliance

Healthcare AI requires system-level HIPAA compliance: data minimization, defensible de-identification, vendor BAAs, auditability, and proactive breach planning.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Harm to Clients When Mental Health "Cures" are Promised

Unverified promises of psychological cures can create false hope and harm; treatment claims must be evidence-based, ethical, and framed with realistic expectations.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Something Nefarious Is Quietly Taking Over Your Neighborhood Doctor's Office

Private equity firms have rapidly expanded ownership of medical practices from 816 in 2012 to 5,779 by 2021, prioritizing high-volume specialty fields while often extracting cash at the expense of local communities.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My difficult' patient made my heart sink. But what happens when doctors are part of the problem? | Ranjana Srivastava

One in six patients are rated as difficult by physicians, typically those with personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain who experience greater symptom burden and functional impairment.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

You Want a Clinician Who Treats You as Person

Evidence Based Medicine was formalized in the 1990s, largely by Canadian physician David Sackett. Sackett described the goal of EBM is to replace hunches and habits with data and clinical trials. Clinical guidelines were developed involving protocols that tell doctors which drug to prescribe first, what dose to use, when to escalate treatment, and when to refer a patient to a specialist.
Medicine
Healthcare
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The good, bad, and ugly of AI healthcare, according to a doctor who uses AI

People increasingly use AI for health advice despite its unreliability, driven by declining trust in healthcare institutions and the technology's convenience and accessibility.
fromMedscape
2 months ago

Is Assisted Death Always Peaceful? We Simply Don't Know

For decades, the gold standard for the coma-induction phase of euthanasia was thiopental. It was swift, reliable, and highly concentrated and rapidly induced a deep coma. In 2011, however, the European Union banned the export of drugs used for capital punishment, including thiopental. In the wake of the ban, manufacturers withdrew or tightly controlled supplies to avoid association with executions, making the drug increasingly difficult to obtain. "Thiopental is very difficult to get now," Horikx said.
Medicine
fromPR Daily
1 month ago

Inside a healthcare influencer strategy built on patient voices - PR Daily

Our most recent influencer campaign is really focused on patient stories. For this one, we're not really creating new content per se, just amplifying the stories that people are already sharing. We didn't change any of the parts of it. So it really was almost duplicate content in some way.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Benefits of Choosing Virtual Medical Services

Virtual healthcare offers convenient, time-saving, secure remote medical consultations that reduce infectious exposure, increase access, and fit busy schedules.
Healthcare
fromTheregister
1 month ago

AI doctor's assistant swayed to change scrips - researchers

Healthcare AI systems can be manipulated through prompt injection techniques to bypass safety measures, reveal system instructions, and generate harmful recommendations that persist in patient records.
Healthcare
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Electronic health records are still creating issues for patients | Computer Weekly

All NHS trusts in England must implement electronic patient record systems by March 2026, though rollouts have faced integration challenges, staff training issues, and reports of patient harm.
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