Louisiana physicians discuss their successful effort to block scope of practice expansion in the state.

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In 2023, three nurse practitioners sued the state of California for the right to call themselves 'doctors' in a clinical setting. Bioethicist Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, discusses the ethics of titles in healthcare.

Dr. Caplan's article -  https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/994536

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At 39 years old, Hasina Hafiz wanted a physician to oversee her pregnancy and delivery. However, the only clinic in the area that accepted her insurance refused, allowing only CNM/ WHNP care.  Retired OB/GYN John Lafferty, MD discusses complications that can occur during pregnancy and delivery, and why team-based care should always be led by a physician.

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Jacqui O'Kane, DO was fulfilling the promise of Family Medicine, providing expert physician care to rural residents of Georgia.  Burned out from overwork and support staff challenges, she decided to leave hospital employment. But instead of allowing her to open her own direct primary care practice, the hospital enforced a 50-mile radius noncompete contract, limiting patient access to care. Listen in on our discussion of noncompete contracts and why some physicians are leaving employed practice in favor of self-ownership.

For tips and tricks on surviving the fee-for-service world, check out my book,  How To Be a Rock Star Doctor.

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Sara O'Heron, MD discusses changes in the education and training of NPs and PAs over her 35-year career.

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Plastic surgeon Alina Sholar, MD discusses the risks and dangers associated with non-physician supervised medspa medical procedures. 

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Employment attorney Dennis Hursh, Esq advises physicians on best practices for a fair employment contract.

Mr. Hursh is the owner of Physicians Agreements Health Law and the author of The Final Hurdle: A Physician's Guide to Negotiating a Fair Employment Agreement
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Contact him at https://pahealthlaw.com/

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Lead author Andrew W. Phillips, MD, MEd, joins me to discuss the brand new study 'Effects of Non-physician Practitioners on Emergency Medicine Physician Resident Education,' the first study to evaluate the impact of NPPs on EM resident physicians.

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Journal Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, 24(3) ISSN 1936-900X Authors Phillips, Andrew W Sites, Jeremy P Quenzer, Faith C et al. Publication Date 2023 DOI 10.5811/westjem.58759

Andrew Phillips MD EdD is the author of  Survey Methods for Medical and Health Professions Education - E-Book: A Six-Step Approach

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Hear details about the new book, Imposter Doctors: Patients at Risk, available NOW at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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Can't find a job that doesn't require you to supervise non-physician practitioners?  It's time to consider a return to self-ownership!  Psychiatrist Dr. Rashida Gray discusses her journey and encourages physicians to take back control of medicine by opening their own practices. Learn more about Dr. Gray at her website: GrayMDPsychiatry.com

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