Finding Work-Life Balance as a Physician
Insights on how physicians can find work-life balance, weighing work life and personal lifestyle to ensure an excellent quality of life for themselves....
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Patient encounters outside of our practices can be awkward. Here's advice on what to do when a patient appears next to you, ready to converse....
From The Editor Aug 8, 2024
In this medical fiction, a trophy hunter and staunch advocate of personal freedom unknowingly shatters a young couple's dream, sparking nightmarish results....
Medical Fiction Aug 7, 2024
Tips for when families or patients insist on inappropriate code status, the plan of care of medical interventions in the event of respiratory or cardiac arrest. ...
Aug 1, 2024
Helping patients build healthy habits, such as creating a dietary plan based on well-balanced nutrition, helps them on the path to good health and longevity....
Jul 30, 2024
Empathy is a critical part of healthcare and is very much needed today, especially as mental health issues such as depression and anxiety continue to expand. ...
Jul 27, 2024
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Patient encounters outside of our practices can be awkward. Here's advice on what to do when a patient appears next to you, ready to converse....
Aug 8, 2024
How physicians can assist patients in finding a covered specialist under their insurance and strategies doctors can implement to overcome healthcare barriers....
Jul 27, 2024
How physicians can assist patients in finding a covered specialist under their insurance and strategies doctors can implement to overcome healthcare barriers....
Jun 6, 2024
Although we all want to be healthy and improve our community's health, how we do that has fallen victim to political division....
Jul 15, 2024
It’s time for physicians to stand up and resume their role as healthcare system leaders to address a dysfunctional "disease care" system....
Jun 20, 2024
Earth Day provided a good moment to reflect on the climate, climate change, and, most importantly, how the climate directly impacts human health....
May 2, 2024
By sharing their voices, our guest columnists aim to educate, inspire, and raise awareness about important medical issues, ultimately promoting a more informed and engaged medical society.
Patients are allowed to make their own medical decisions, even if the physician doesn't agree with the choice, but try to intervene before a patient leaves AMA....
Jul 9, 2024
A physician is planning on expanding his practice and anticipates significant legal costs. Dr. MedLaw advises on the best way to keep these costs under control....
Jun 4, 2024
A physician is considering using unique codes in patients' notes for particularly delicate issues to protect confidentiality. Is this a good idea?...
May 24, 2024
In this medical fiction, a trophy hunter and staunch advocate of personal freedom unknowingly shatters a young couple's dream, sparking nightmarish results....
Aug 7, 2024
Dental assistant Zoe endures abuse until a desire to learn and a kind boss spark her self-worth, but will standing up for herself mean bringing others down?...
Jul 23, 2024
In this medical fiction, a prickly CIO's 4th of July hospital staff BBQ spirals into chaos when a mischievous little girl ignites more than just sparklers....
Jul 11, 2024
Improving and simplifying the lines of communication between patients and providers can help patients feel more safe, secure, and confident with their care....
Jun 21, 2024
Being a foreign correspondent in one’s life empowers and inspires one to share experiences with others in a way that provides a window into another’s life....
May 7, 2024
We can be so focused on what has gone wrong with a project, system, or endeavor that we forget to see what is going right....
Jan 23, 2024
Empathy is a critical part of healthcare and is very much needed today, especially as mental health ...
Jul 27, 2024
When clinicians become patients, they report greater empathy for their patients, understanding fears...
Jul 24, 2024
As social media platforms continue gaining popularity as medical information resources, healthcare p...
Jun 20, 2024
Insights on how physicians can find work-life balance, weighing work life and personal lifestyle to ...
Aug 13, 2024
Helping patients build healthy habits, such as creating a dietary plan based on well-balanced nutrit...
Jul 30, 2024
Recommendations and actions physicians can take to help their patients achieve a better night’s sl...
Jul 22, 2024
The time between brain death and organ procurement provides an opportunity to intervene in ways that...
Jul 2, 2024
Donation after cardiac death is complex due to significant ethical and scientific issues, and concep...
Jun 13, 2024
Palliative care focuses on communication, advanced directives, and control of symptoms, with the goa...
May 14, 2024
Privacy is a vital part of patient care, especially for adolescents. Here are tips for physicians on...
Jul 27, 2024
Tips for how physicians should approach discussions with teen patients regarding using over-the-coun...
Jun 27, 2024
Physicians can use techniques based on motivational interviewing—an evidence-based, patient-center...
Jun 20, 2024
Effective obesity management requires a holistic approach, and physical activity is one of the most crucial components needed to maintain a healthy weight....
Jul 18, 2024
The landscape of obesity, and the role bariatric procedures play in its treatment, from how they promote weight loss to the potential risks and complications. ...
Jul 7, 2024
Developing an effective obesity treatment plan involves understanding genetic factors, utilizing nutrition therapy, promoting physical activity, and more....
Apr 30, 2024
Strategies like “How to Win” (HTW) and “Where to Play” (WTP) can help physicians get their practice on track for ideal physician practice satisfaction....
Jul 26, 2024
What will your workday look and feel like when AI eliminates your need to document, answer messages, or deal with your inbox?...
May 20, 2024
What will your workday look and feel like when AI eliminates your need to document, answer messages, or deal with your inbox?...
Feb 27, 2024
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Sex is an indicator of a healthy lifestyle, so it's important that physicians discuss sexual health with patients to ensure optimal patient wellness....
Aug 9, 2024
AI-driven coding can streamline processes, providing patients with an improved experience and allowing physicians to optimally capture revenue....
Aug 6, 2024
Part two of a conversation with Alex McDonald, MD and Erika Roshanravan, MD about trauma-informed approach to healthcare....
Jul 30, 2024
A two-part conversation with Alex McDonald, MD and Erika Roshanravan, MD about trauma-informed approach to healthcare....
Jul 29, 2024
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Sex is an indicator of a healthy lifestyle, so it's important that physicians discuss sexual health with patients to ensure optimal patient wellness....
Aug 9, 2024
AI-driven coding can streamline processes, providing patients with an improved experience and allowing physicians to optimally capture revenue....
Aug 6, 2024
Part two of a conversation with Alex McDonald, MD and Erika Roshanravan, MD about trauma-informed approach to healthcare....
Jul 30, 2024
A two-part conversation with Alex McDonald, MD and Erika Roshanravan, MD about trauma-informed approach to healthcare....
Jul 29, 2024
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