Bad is more powerful than good: The nocebo response
Although there has been a lot of research looking at the placebo response, nocebo responses in the health care setting have been largely overlooked. This article explores the potential role of negative patient–doctor communication in facilitating nocebo responses in the medical consultation. The authors suggest that invalidation, that is, communicating a lack of understanding and acceptance to the patient (albeit unintentionally), is a key factor in understanding the nocebo response. This article reviews evidence from the experimental and health care setting, which suggests that the negative effects of invalidation may be stronger than we think. The American Journal of Medicine
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Study: Walking aids may raise risk of falls in seniors
Older adults who used walking aids were nearly four times as likely as nonusers to experience falls, even after accounting for other factors, according to a study in the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. "A lot of older adults seem to struggle with their walking aids ... they often drag along their walking aids like a burden with a difficult gait pattern as a result, possibly increasing the risk of falling," said lead author Tine Roman de Mettelinge. Reuters
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Study: Shorter shifts may not cut physician fatigue, patient events
A study reported in the Canadian Medical Association Journal revealed medical residents working shorter shifts reported no less fatigue or burnout than those working longer shifts. There was no difference in adverse events among the shift lengths studied, but seven of eight preventable patient events occurred during shorter shifts, the study found. HealthDay News
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Poll shows lower-than-expected ICD-10 costs for smaller practices
A survey by the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management showed the mean ICD-10 transition cost was $8,167 for physician practices with fewer than six providers. Data also showed the average cost per provider ranged between $1,838 for a practice with six providers and $3,430 for those with a single clinician. HIT Consultant
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You always have two choices: Your commitment versus your fear."
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