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Taboo Topic in Medicine Gets Closer Look: Doctor Suicides

Taboo Topic in Medicine Gets Closer Look: Doctor Suicides

Health Care

Doctors do try to kill themselves, and sometimes succeed. It’s difficult to say for certain how many physicians commit suicide or attempt to take their lives, but the number is believed to be at least 400 annually across the country. Now the medical profession is starting to recognize the problem of depression in its industry. read more >

Hospitals Move Toward Electronic Records Exchange

Hospitals Move Toward Electronic Records Exchange

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On Feb. 11, the 471-bed Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff became the third hospital this year to join Arkansas’ network that will let health care providers access patients’ electronic medical records. read more >