The Paradox of Choice: When More Medications Mean Less Treatment
Andres Barkil-Oteo, MD, MSc
, May 22, 2013
Two problems persist in the treatment of severe mental illness that constitute a barrier to effective patient-centered care: excessive reliance on a limited number of antipsychotic medications at the expense of other effective treatments, and the underutilization of other evidence-based treatment options.
Parity Laws: Powerful Weapon—or Pipe Dream?
Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH
, May 6, 2013
Has the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity had any real impact on your ability to provide care to patients, or are you experiencing the shells and mortars of paperwork and denials? And will the average patient ever really benefit from the laws, or were they just passed to make the country feel better about the state of psychiatric care in the US?
Confidentiality and the Family: 5 Guidelines for Better Outcomes
Michael Ascher, MD, Justine Wittenauer, MD, Alison Heru, MD, and Ellen Berman, MD
, April 11, 2013
Family involvement is often misunderstood as being a hindrance to individuation, when in fact family-oriented interventions can improve patient functioning, agency, and autonomy.
Physician Well Being: Who Cares?
Gregory Franchini, MD
, December 19, 2012
The demands on physicians keep growing—they are not only responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, they are subject to all manner of related administrative and practice responsibilities. Not surprisingly, physicians are susceptible to burnout.
Career Q&A With Joseph Weiner, MD, PhD (Part 2)
By Joseph S. Weiner, MD, PhD
, December 7, 2012
During a presentation at a Psychiatric Times Virtual Career Expo, Dr Joseph Weiner answered questions submitted by attendees, offered here in this brief Q&A.
Balancing Your Professional and Personal Life (Part 1)
By Joseph S. Weiner, MD, PhD
, November 29, 2012
Career fulfillment, free time, maximum revenue—a perfect combination for every clinician—but seldom realized. Here, an expert on professional “burnout,” Dr Joseph Weiner discusses strategies that can enhance career satisfaction.
Social Media Tools for Mental Health Professionals (Part 1)
David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA
, November 19, 2012
Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals have turned to social media to build, manage, market, and diversify their practices. How can clinicians maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and still benefit from social media? Details in this webcast.
2012 Physicians Compensation Survey: How Psychiatrists Are Faring
November 16, 2012
How does your personal income last year compare with the previous year? What was your practice’s overhead as a percentage of medical revenue? How many hours per week do physicians work, on average? Find out in the annual Physicians Compensation Survey.
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