Would a Scribe Repair or Destroy the Doctor-Patient Bond?
EHRs are difficult, and scribes are becoming a popular solution. But does having a third person in the room get in the way of the doctor-patient relationship? (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - March 17, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Babies With 3 Genetic Parents: Good Idea or Just Wrong?
It's possible to take genetic material from 3 people to produce a viable egg. But will this open the door to overengineered 'designer' babies? And is it just a bad idea? (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - March 7, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Wisely Choosing the Right Care
More than 60 medical societies have named hundreds of routine actions or tests that are unnecessary and shouldn't be done, speeding the momentum of this effort. (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - March 3, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Berwick on CMS, Death Panels, and His Run for Governor
Donald Berwick talks with Eric Topol about his decades-long career with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, his tenure as Director of CMS, and why he's running for governor of Massachusetts. (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - February 18, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Is Healthcare Shaped by Industry? Of Course It Is
Healthcare today is undeniably intertwined with industry. The challenge is to keep it professional and patient-centered. (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - February 14, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Googling Patients: What if Something Bad Turns Up?
Suppose you see online photos showing your patient ignoring health advice or doing dangerous things that could compromise his treatment prospects. Should you change the treatment plan? (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - February 11, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

The SOTU Address: What the President Got Right on Healthcare
Dr. George Lundberg analyzes President Obama's State of the Union address in regard to healthcare. (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - January 30, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Drug Delivery to the Nasal Sinuses: What Works Best?
A systematic review provides practical clinical guidance for optimizing topical drug delivery to the paranasal sinuses. (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - January 27, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Sleep Impairment: A Trigger for Relapse in IBD?
New evidence suggests that even if they seem to be in remission, patients with sleep problems are more likely to suffer disease flares. (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - January 23, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

NYC's Top Doc on Bloomberg's Controversial Health Mandates
Under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Farley, New York City and Mayor Michael Bloomberg have implemented some of the toughest health laws in the nation. (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - December 18, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Is Pre-(Fill in the Disease) a Useful Concept?
Is the quest for early disease treatment and prevention making us sick? (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - December 16, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Atul Gawande on the Secrets of a Puzzle-Filled Career
Dr. Atul Gawande talks with Dr. Eric Topol about being mesmerized by surgery, unpeeling great stories, and why he keeps his options open. (Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Allergy and Immunology Podcast - December 6, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts