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Physicians report COVID stress improvement

2020 has been fraught with illness, anxiety, fear and stress. Physicians bear the weight of their patients’ mental health along with their own. Even in regions that have been successful at controlling the pandemic, many…

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Sermo physicians report shift from doctor-led primary care

The traditional experience of the solo doctor providing individualized care to patients is shifting. A recent article by the Wall Street Journal projects that “in the future, patients will be more likely to see a…

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We remember and give thanks to the 9/11 frontline doctors

“Being a physician/surgeon is a commitment to the public, even in the worst of circumstances…” – Sermo Physician As the world remembers September 11th, we at Sermo give thanks to the frontline doctors who acted…

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Patient disbelief in infections will impact vaccine adoption

The latest results from the largest statistically significant survey on COVID-19 are in. The global survey of nearly 2,000 Sermo physicians across 31 countries conducted from August 8-11, reveals nearly half of physicians surveyed see…

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90% of Sermo physicians’ jobs have been affected by pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has caused irreversible change in the world. Physicians are among the many who have scrambled to readjust and find a new norm. In a poll of 2,000+ global Sermo physicians, 90% said…

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Doctors concerned the pandemic has not peaked

While many countries have hit the peak of the pandemic, this week the World Health Organization reported that the global daily cases reached a record high—and worldwide, total cases passed 7 million. These numbers signify…

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Racism and Public Health—Sermo Doctors Respond

As protests continue in America and around the world, George Floyd’s death has triggered a response from the medical community. Doctors’ groups such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, and the…

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America’s HIV epidemic and what to expect

By Dr. Donna Sweet There is no doubt in my mind that the HIV epidemic is continuing in the United States. With so much progress being made around HIV prevention and treatment, you wouldn’t think…

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Sermo doctors don’t count or track calories to lose weight

Counting calories is one of the most classic, go-to diet tactics for people looking to lose weight. The idea of counting calories is simple – consume below the amount of calories allocated per day by…

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You Can Contract Malaria Without Contact with Mosquitos

A physician from Germany specializing in Gastroenterology and Internal medicine recently posted on the SERMO network on the possibility of Malaria transmission in hospitals, without the presence of mosquitos. The doctor’s post highlights the fact…

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When Minors Disagree with Parents About Treatment

It is well established and accepted that before treating a patient, a healthcare professional must obtain consent of that patient. However, when a patient is underage, consent must be obtained from the patient’s parent or…

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Are Doctors Prepared to Give Bad News?

One of the most difficult parts of being a doctor is having to deliver bad news to a patient, or worse, inform a patient’s loved ones that the patient has died. To prepare future doctors…

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