Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 11, 2026
11:43
The Fastest Western in Town: A Contemporary Twist on the Classic Western Blot Analysis
Published on: February 5, 2014
28.0K
Contemporary analysis of practicing otolaryngologists
Willard C Harrill1,2, David E Melon2, Merritt J Seshul2
1Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat/Head and Neck Surgery Center, PA, Hickory, North Carolina.
The Laryngoscope
|May 5, 2018
Summary
Otolaryngology practice is shifting towards group models and ancillary services like audiology and allergy. Most otolaryngologists support changes to certificate of need laws for better access to ambulatory surgery centers.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Healthcare Management
- Ambulatory Medicine
Background:
- Contemporary otolaryngology faces evolving workforce dynamics and service delivery models.
- Practicing otolaryngologists navigate challenges in ancillary service integration and facility utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate current issues impacting practicing otolaryngologists.
- To analyze workforce dynamics, ancillary service models, and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) utilization.
- To assess perspectives on certificate of need legislation.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was distributed to 510 otolaryngologists in North and South Carolina in 2016.
- The survey analyzed workforce aggregation, ancillary service adoption, ASC ownership trends, and legislative opinions.
- A 21.3% response rate was achieved.
Main Results:
- Otolaryngology workforce shows a trend towards larger group models with fewer solo practitioners.
- Audiology, hearing aid services, and otolaryngic allergy are common ancillary services.
- Otolaryngologists favor joint ventures for ASC ownership and support changes to certificate of need legislation to improve access.
Conclusions:
- Otolaryngology is adapting to shifts in ambulatory medicine and patient-centered care models.
- Future otolaryngologists must prepare for evolving healthcare demands and opportunities.
- Further analysis is needed to address challenges and leverage opportunities in otolaryngology practice.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Contemporary Psychology
2.3K
Psychology explores human behavior and mental processes through various lenses, each offering unique insights. This overview examines key subfields, including biopsychology, evolutionary, developmental, personality, and social psychology, highlighting their approaches and contributions to understanding complex human behaviors.
Biopsychology
Biopsychology, also known as biological psychology or behavioral neuroscience, focuses on the biological underpinnings of behavior and mental processes. It...
Biopsychology
Biopsychology, also known as biological psychology or behavioral neuroscience, focuses on the biological underpinnings of behavior and mental processes. It...
2.3K
01:16Characteristics of Practical Op Amps
872
A difference amplifier, a crucial component in numerous electronic devices, ideally amplifies only the difference-mode signal, which is the difference between two input signals. However, in practical circuits, the output voltage depends on both the differential gain and the common-mode gain.
The ratio of differential gain to the common-mode gain is defined as the common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR). This ratio quantifies the ability of operational amplifiers (op-amps) to reject common-mode...
The ratio of differential gain to the common-mode gain is defined as the common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR). This ratio quantifies the ability of operational amplifiers (op-amps) to reject common-mode...
872
01:30Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
17.7K
Theories play an essential role in organizing patient care. Theories refer to a proposed or followed belief, policy, or procedure that is the basis for action. Nursing theories are knowledge-based concepts that guide nurses' actions, influence nursing education and practice, and allow nurses to care for their patients.
Theories provide a perspective to assess patients' conditions and organize data and methods. They also assist in analyzing and interpreting information. They represent a...
Theories provide a perspective to assess patients' conditions and organize data and methods. They also assist in analyzing and interpreting information. They represent a...
17.7K
01:28Equivalent Circuits for Practical Transformers
1.4K
The practical equivalent circuits of single-phase two-winding transformers exhibit significant deviations from their idealized versions due to the inherent properties of winding resistance and finite core permeability. These properties result in real and reactive power losses, affecting the transformer's performance. Understanding these deviations is crucial for designing more efficient transformers.
In a practical transformer, each winding exhibits resistance and leakage reactance. The...
In a practical transformer, each winding exhibits resistance and leakage reactance. The...
1.4K
03:46Qualitative Analysis
24.8K
For solutions containing mixtures of different cations, the identity of each cation can be determined by qualitative analysis. This technique involves a series of selective precipitations with different chemical reagents, each reaction producing a characteristic precipitate for a specific group of cations. Metal ions within a group are further separated by varying the pH, heating the mixture to redissolve a precipitate, or adding other reagents to form complex ions.
For instance, group IV...
For instance, group IV...
24.8K
03:40Dimensional Analysis
65.1K
Dimensional analysis, also known as the factor label method, is a versatile approach for mathematical operations. The main principle behind this approach is: the units of quantities must be subjected to the same mathematical operations as their associated numbers. This method can be applied to computations ranging from simple unit conversions to more complex and multi-step calculations involving several different quantities and their units.
Conversion Factors and Dimensional Analysis
The unit...
Conversion Factors and Dimensional Analysis
The unit...
65.1K