Prescription Drug Prices: An AAN Position Statement.

This position statement serves to establish the AAN's stance on the methods to address the cost of prescription drugs being considered by state and federal policymakers so that the AAN can continue to advocate effectively for its members. Neurologists seek to provide high-value care for patients with neurologic diseases at the lowest cost possible. However, many therapies for neurologic diseases are among the most expensive in the United States.

Validation of ChatGPT 3.5 as a Tool to Optimize Readability of Patient-facing Craniofacial Education Materials.

Background: To address patient health literacy, the American Medical Association recommends that readability of patient education materials should not exceed a sixth grade reading level; the National Institutes of Health recommend no greater than an eigth-grade reading level. However, patient-facing materials in plastic surgery often remain at an above-recommended average reading level. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ChatGPT 3.

Supply Issues in Nuclear Medicine.

Issues related to the distribution and availability of supplies and personnel in nuclear medicine are well known and episodic. The combination of COVID-related restrictions and the unprecedented growth of our specialty have acutely exacerbated these supply and demand mismatches.

Clinician Perspectives on Group Visits for Advance Care Planning Among Caregivers and Older Adult Patients With Heart Failure.

Background: Advance care planning (ACP) is critical for older adults with heart failure; however, patient-level and clinician-level barriers exist. Although a group visit (GV) approach to engage patients in ACP has proven effective among general geriatric populations, little is known about clinician perceptions/likelihood of referral.

Methods: Qualitative study to understand clinician perspectives on GVs for ACP among older adult patients with heart failure and caregivers.

A Critical Assessment of the Linear No-Threshold Hypothesis: What Is the Evidence?

The Linear No-Threshold (LNT) hypothesis regarding low-level radiation is based on expert opinion. As more experts critically evaluate the absence of convincing evidence supporting the LNT hypothesis, the more likely we will recognize that LNT may create more risk than it mitigates.