Michael Abrams

Viewpoint--Before impairment: physician stress and the organization's responsibility.

After the success of surviving medical school, the new physician faces increased stress as he or she begins to practice. The health care community needs early intervention when stress becomes a problem for physicians and other health care professionals.

Collective bargaining among nurses: current issues and future prospects.

Collective bargaining has made substantial progress in the health care industry in recent years, especially among nurses. It is important for health care administrators to consider the underlying issues and the future prospects for collective bargaining by this critical group of health care providers.