Starting June 9, 2016, a terminally ill California adult who has been diagnosed with a disease that will result in death within six months, and who is mentally competent, can request a doctor’s prescription for medications intended to end his or her life as long as all of the law's required criteria are met.

A “culture of patient safety” is often defined as an organization’s collective commitment to patient safety as the number one priority. Heathcare leaders should consider implementing these six tips to Cultivate a Culture of Safety at their medical facilities.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps one can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.

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."

As the initial panic around Ebola declines, we have time to reflect on what changes should be made to the care provided in the physician office setting, clinic or urgent care.  With the flu season poking its head around the corner many physicians and office staff ponder the need for additional vigilance in their daily practice.