Prescription drug abuse in the United States is growing at an alarming rate, especially among young adults. During the period 2008 to 2011, nearly 28 percent of adults ages 18-25 used psychotherapeutic drugs for nonmedical purposes, according to the "National Survey on Drug Use and Health for Ages 12 and Older."

Outlines six categories that pertain to errors usually caused by insufficient or poorly performing office systems.

Sending text messages has become a common method of communication among teenagers, adults, and more recently medical professionals. Physicians are discovering that texting provides a quick and efficient way to communicate with colleagues, patients, and office or hospital staff. 

Doctors often get into the field of medicine because they love helping people their patients. However, from time to time, a patient’s behaviors and actions may require the physician to sever ties.

Patient education is a process that begins with the first encounter and continues throughout the physician-patient relationship. Engaging and informing them is a continual challenge.