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2015 ACR/ARHP Workforce Study of Rheumatology Specialists Predicts Future Workforce Shortfall

Sharad Lakhanpal, MBBS, MD  |  

Ten years have elapsed since the ACR conducted its last workforce study, and we know that much has changed. The comprehensive patient-centered, integrative approach to the 2015 ACR/ARHP Workforce Study of Rheumatology Specialists in the United States (now publicly available) describes the character and composition of the current clinical workforce, recognizes demographic and employment trends,…

Ethics Forum: Pediatric Vaccination Refusals Raise Challenges for Physicians

Emily von Scheven, MD, MAS  |  

The boy who could not walk: S.L. is a previously healthy 10-year-old boy who has not walked for three months. Physical examination reveals swollen wrists, knees, ankles and several toes. There is reduced hip range of motion and flexion contractures of both knees. He can stand with assistance, but is unable to take a single…