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How Mental Health & SUD Bias Impact ED Physical Care

Physician's Weekly

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. Many respondents described an abrupt shift in clinician demeanor—“dismissive,” “rushed,” or “unprofessional”—once their mentalhealth history surfaced.

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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MBC is much more than simply administering behavioral health measures. Systems of care, organizations, and payors are called upon to prioritize financial investment in training programs, electronic tools, or other infrastructure to support effective implementation of MBC as part of routine care. Artificial Intelligence), etc.

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The Healthcare Vision of ChatGPT-4o and Multimodal LLMs

The Medical Futurist

The latest – and perhaps biggest – hit was the announcement of ChatGPT-4o from OpenAI. The 4o model is described as “natively multimodal,” a feature also claimed for Google’s Gemini at its launch. Just as we’ve seen how live translation works with ChatGPT-4o. ” Patient points to lower abdomen.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Choosing the right diabetes doctor can make a major difference in how effectively your condition is managed, your quality of life, and your long-term health outcomes. Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

A 2024 study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that military veterans with brain injuries saw major mental and physical improvements after just one ibogaine session. The goal is to support clinical trials and bring in another $50 million in private investment to help ibogaine win approval from the U.S. Former Texas Gov.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Many practices now offer electronic pre-registration that can be completed before your appointment. Elena Washington, internal medicine specialist at Metropolitan Health Associates, clarifies: “Sometimes patients arrive for preventive visits with significant health concerns they want addressed.

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Episode 213: Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 13 – Centering Asian Americans: Racism, Violence, and Health

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 13: Centering Asian Americans: Racism, Violence, and Health Show Notes by Naomi F. Content Warning: This episode contains themes of violence, trauma-induced mental health concerns, and brief mentions of suicide. Insufficient language services (i.e.,