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A new study finds family physicians think telemedicine is beneficial, but only a small percentage actually use it. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also on the list, Tennessee doctors want to keep their expert witness fees private and Britain has trouble attracting English-speaking doctors.

New research confirms that in an age when trust in institutions is disconcertingly low, trust in physicians remains high.

The nation’s opioid addiction epidemic has made countless headlines and become a talking point in political speeches. So why are doctors so reticent to prescribe anti-addiction drugs? That question tops this week’s PMD Critical List.

A new report shows primary care doctors are finally seeing their pay spike. The report also contains the latest salary figures for other specialties.

A number of high-profile drugs will become subject to generic competition in 2016. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also on the list: US physicians consider unions while unionized British doctors go on strike.

One of the most recognizable tools of the trade celebrates a major milestone this year.

Not only do the new “hoverboards†fail to actually hover, they also fail when it comes to safety. That’s according to some physicians, who say they’ve seen multiple injuries from users of the fast-selling toys. The story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also on the list: how to educate great physicians, and an unexpected problem that compounds the opioid abuse crisis.

The holiday season is a time of recalling treasured memories and making new ones. These quotes capture the spirit of the season.

This week’s top stories include a study on the replacement of workers with robots and the story of a 96-year-old physician who has finally decided it’s time to hang up his stethoscope.

A mission-oriented career like physician can put a strain on marriages. However, there are ways to minimize the stress and acrimony when marriages fail.

Nearly 1 in 3 young physicians suffer from depression, according to a new study. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list, Muslim doctors say they feel more scrutiny, and a new report suggests prescribing fewer antibiotics may be good for the public health but bad for physicians’ satisfaction ratings.

Physician burnout and financial stress have the potential to wreck the medical profession. That's why it's more important than ever to find ways to make your own happiness.

Awareness of physician burnout is growing, but that hasn't yet led to a reduction in the problem. A new survey on the topic tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also making the list, a new ranking of US hospitals and a list of healthcare predictions for 2016.

Studies show parents lead by example, teaching children more by their actions than their words. A holiday visit with his sister leads columnist Greg Kelly to examine his physician-father's example.

A largely unknown doctor whose research into football-related brain damage made international headlines is now getting a moment in the spotlight. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also on the list: Applause for first responders in Paris, and a call for lawyers to work more closely with physicians.

American physicians today are "cautiously optimistic" about the financial and operational health of their medical practices, according to a recent survey of more than 5,000 doctors nationwide.

Despite great gains in diversity in the medical profession as a whole, the US still has relatively few female cardiologists, according to a recent report. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also on the list: why a good doctor might be "bad" for your health.

The Tax Foundation has come out with its 2016 State Business Tax Climate Index. Today's hard-working but struggling physicians-fed up with their current predicament-might want to use the information to make a change in their life.

Ben Carson, MD, became a household name this year thanks to his run for the Republican nomination for president. But his first moment in the spotlight came from a groundbreaking procedure he performed nearly 30 years ago. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List.

A new report shows many Americans are beginning to question whether college is actually worth it. Greg Kelly says the answer is clear: Yes.

A new report says the number of Americans who regularly take prescription drugs has reached a new peak. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Mortality rates rise for white middle-aged Americans, and why "defensive medicine" may not be so bad, after all.

There's a new study of the attitudes and opinions of working physicians as they relate to national health insurance companies. It paints an unflattering picture.

As more and more health insurers merge, a new survey asks which payers do right by physicians most often, and which cause the most frustration. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also on the list, a fact-check of Hillary Clinton on drug prices, and a closer look at the aforementioned mega-mergers in healthcare.

The World Series provides a chance to spotlight the case of a big-league manager who's survived a harrowing cancer battle this year, thanks to the good work of his physicians.

A new report highlights a troubling trend: Lawmakers are increasingly passing laws aimed at impacting the way physicians interact with patients, sometimes with little regard to medical and scientific evidence. That story and more in this week's PMD Critical List.

A new survey finds most physicians are frustrated by the amount of time they spend focusing on ICD-10. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also making the list – a plea to stop using the phrase "providers" and a look at why fewer physicians are conducting research.

Physicians play a key role in their patients' health, but they can also have a huge impact on their local communities.

A new National Institutes of Health study finds physicians aren't doing much to warn college students of the dangers of alcohol. That story tops this week's PMD critical list. Also on the list: A look at football-related fatalities, and a closer look at anti-vaccine sentiment.

The healthcare industry is beginning to realize the scope of its burnout problem. A new study offers some tips on how to foster well-being among physicians and other healthcare workers.

A new Consumer Reports ranking looks at the hospitals with the highest rates of Hospital-Associated Infections. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also on the list, a look at how doctors can benefit from social media, and some last-minute advice for ICD-10.