Abortion bans alienate doctors and close clinics, putting primary health care at risk

Abortion bans alienate doctors and close clinics, putting primary health care at risk

The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe versus Wade it’s translating into a surprising consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available to all women living in those states. Doctors are proving, through their words and actions, that they are reluctant to practice in places … Read more

Burnout threatens the primary care workforce and the mental health of physicians

Kaiser health news

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old doctor, wiped away her tears as she described the isolation she felt after losing a beloved patient. “It … Read more

Hidden Dangers of Buying Prescription Drugs Online Without Seeing a Primary Care Doctor First

Hidden Dangers of Buying Prescription Drugs Online Without Seeing a Primary Care Doctor First

An increasing number of people are risking their lives by buying medicines over the internet before seeing their GP. The number of prescriptions supplied by online pharmacies has doubled in two years, from 26 million in 2019 to 53 million. More patients than ever are turning to the internet for their prescriptions Reliable websites help … Read more