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The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has made a significant policy change that will provide physician-focused lay media with early access to NEJM articles. This is a welcome development, as it will allow the public to gain access to high-quality evidence-based information more easily. As a medical professional, I have often been frustrated by the limited access that laypeople have to tools like NEJM and UPTODATE, which are restricted mostly to providers. Unfortunately, this has allowed fake experts to spread misinformation and confusion. I believe that this policy change will help to improve public health outcomes by providing more accurate and reliable information to the public. We have to do a better job of competing with misinformation. This is one way to do that.

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I recently had an opportunity to speak to doctors at a leading corporate hospital on the importanace of reputation management and the role of the media in the same. With reputation playing a major part in the image that a hospital holds in the public eye, it has become critical for doctors working in these hospitals to be aware of the dos and don’ts when speaking to media. The workshop sensitized them on different aspects to be kept in mind when interacting with media and journalists. With an increasing erosion of trust in the medical profession among the general public, it is up to the doctors to take up the mantle and work to restore the trust factor in interpersonal relations between doctors and patients. Maintaining a relation of trust is a continuous process and requires constant efforts to keep optimal doctor-patient relationships. It is here that the media can play an important role in projecting the positive aspects of the medical profession to the general public.  The session also touched on the changing media landscape and the increasing role of social media which comes with its own challenges. #reputationmanagement #mediatraining #medicalcommunications #hospitals

Following our multi-year investigation into the clinical trials industry, reporter Masih Khalatbari shares a personal reflection on the challenges, revelations, and impact of this project. #BehindtheReporting https://lnkd.in/gSrTUzWA

At STAT we're honored to have three winners from the 2023 Best in Business Aways from SABEW, the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, including General Excellence for "authoritative coverage of the business of health and medicine.'' Plus in the medium division: Explanatory: Winner – STAT; The Obesity Revolution Elaine Chen, Matthew Herper, Nicholas Florko, Andrew Joseph, Damian Garde Health/Science: Winner – STAT; Conflicts of interest are rampant between PBMs and consulting firms Bob Herman Honorable Mention – STAT; Denied by AI: How Medicare Advantage plans cut off care for seniors Bob Herman, Casey Ross Feature: Honorable Mention – STAT; HCA doctors say its cost-cutting is endangering Appalachian patients — a warning for the whole U.S. health care system Tara Bannow https://lnkd.in/gNVVbhKg

In 2019, Richard Horton, editor of the Lancet, the leading medical journal, called on all medical practitioners to take direct action: ‘All health professionals have a duty and obligation to engage in all kinds of non-violent social protest to address the climate emergency’ because it represents ‘the most existential crisis facing our communities in the world today’. DO WE HAVE THE SAME RESPONSIBILITY AS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT SCHOLARS? EGOS (European Group for Organizational Studies) AOM Organization & Management Theory Division (OMT) https://lnkd.in/dCVADTZG

In this webinar, learn about two AHCJ fellowships to advance the craft of health journalism and encourage nuanced, informed reporting. https://lnkd.in/gwBij-rn

What steps do you take to uphold ethical standards when sharing medical information online? In the latest episode of Write Medicine, Julianna Merten, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, and I discuss the ethical concerns surrounding short-form content on a public platform. While unregulated medical information is already on social media, we must strive for a higher standard. Julie advocates for embracing thoughtful best practices in line with CME guidelines. This includes fact-checking, obtaining image permissions, and providing references for content verification. Additionally, for nuanced or controversial topics, consider supplementing with video snippets or longer discussions to address complexities effectively. Listen in on your preferred platform: https://lnkd.in/g4QUEpQV #CMEwriters #medicalethics #CMEcontent

Building Trust and Educating Public: The Key Functions of PR in Healthcare and Pharma https://bit.ly/RTViews1088 The role of public relations in healthcare and pharma is multifaceted and indispensable, notes Sheela Rajak in her #RTViews.

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