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Kathleen Doheny

Los Angeles
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Covers:  Health, lifestyle.
Freelance health/lifestyle journalist, mom, mom-in-law, Mimi. WebMD, Medscape, MedCentral, Senior Planet, etc. Ideas: kathleendoheny@gmail.com.

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Freelance health & lifestyle journalist, hiker, jogger, shoe lover, party thrower, end-homelessness advocate, mom, mom-in-law & Mimi. FREEDOM for independent contractors! Work-as-you-wish

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How to Teach Professionalism? Think Respect, Humility, Social Justice, Professional Identity

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By Kathleen Doheny
| Medscape Verified
Medical education leaders have long advocated the importance of teaching professionalism to medical school students. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the independent authority for accreditation of medical schools leading to an MD degree, requires it. No one disputes its importance. Unprofessional behavior in medical school is linked strongly with later disciplinary action, according to an often-quoted study.
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Reducing Readmissions: Keeping in Touch Works

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By Kathleen Doheny
| Medscape Verified
The number of hospitals expected to face readmission penalties of 1% or more is expected to rise in fiscal year 2026, according to preliminary Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. While 7% of hospitals (208) faced penalties in fiscal year 2025, 8.1% (240) are expected to in fiscal year 2026. Reducing readmissions not only reduces penalties but also helps to improve healthcare and lower costs. What approaches work to bring down readmissions?
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El entrenamiento con pesas podría favorecer la recuperación tras una cirugía de cáncer de mama

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By Kathleen Doheny
| Medscape Noticias Médicas Verified
Las mujeres que se someten a una cirugía por cáncer de mama suelen escuchar que deben reducir la intensidad del ejercicio durante la recuperación. Sin embargo, una nueva investigación sobre el entrenamiento de fuerza intenso pone en entredicho este consejo.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Nonpaying--Coauthor of my high school paper gossip column.Paying: Editor of a weekly in Indiana.

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook.

Why did you become a journalist?

I was always curious about people, places and things...and I've always loved talking to people and observing them.