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Is That All There Is?
Many physicians ask themselves the question of whether or not their career accomplishments equated t...
Words of Wellness 
David Epstein, MD, applies his advocacy and education efforts and mission to educate others on topics of acute illness and injury via columns that apply to all doctors.
David Epstein, MD, MS, FAAFP
Words of Wellness
From Awe to Action: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Dr. David Epstein shares his personal experience with imposter syndrome, and offers physicians advic...
Oct 22, 2024
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The Power of Easy Access: Feeling Safe & Secure
Improving and simplifying the lines of communication between patients and providers can help patient...
Jun 21, 2024
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Reporting from the Frontlines of Your Life as a Foreign Correspondent
Being a foreign correspondent in one’s life empowers and inspires one to share experiences with ot...
May 7, 2024
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Catching People Doing the Right Thing: The Overlooked Art of Positive Feedback
We can be so focused on what has gone wrong with a project, system, or endeavor that we forget to se...
Jan 23, 2024
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Bearing Witness to Life’s Milestones
As we move through our lives and progress through their various stages, we sometimes forget what got...
Nov 6, 2023
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Prioritizing Your Own Well-Being
I was getting ready to sit down and write a piece on the damage that Ro...
Aug 3, 2023
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“It’s Not About Me”: Coping With Grief and Loss as a Medical Professional
Are we, as a medical team entitled, to grieve?...
May 25, 2023
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The Public Good and Vaccination: Understanding the Broader Impact of Individual Choices
Going into the facility, I donned my mask and went to the counter to return the machine. At the chec...
May 10, 2023
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Leading With Accountability: The Power of a Project Champion
Have you ever wondered why some projects succeed and others fail? A strong indicator of the success ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Empower Patients by Supporting Their Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire....
Nov 11, 2024
Physician MBA Programs Benefit Doctors & Patients
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve their performance by making educated business decisions....
Oct 31, 2024
Defining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice....
Oct 30, 2024
Physicians Need to Identify Duplicate & Overlayed Patient Records
Physicians should employ strategies to avoid duplicate and overlay medical records, which can have detrimental impacts on patient healthcare....
Oct 28, 2024
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The Price
The price to excel and move to the next level can be measured in time, money, effort, or any number of costs, and nothing we do in medicine is without a price.
Feb 22, 2023
Zebras & CPR
Damar Hamlin's story is important to bring awareness of rare diseases, like commotio cordis, to the public so they aren’t such a mystery.
Jan 10, 2023
Anti-Science Words Don’t Hurt Science: They Just Hurt Us
Words do have consequences and can prove to be harmful, if used to deliberately misinform or cause confusion.
Dec 22, 2022
Opportunity Loves Uncertainty
Uncertainty signifies the ultimate starting place of progress and improvement. It is a moment for openness, curiosity, spontaneity, and the embracing of new ideas
Nov 28, 2022
Misinformation About COVID Misinformation Control
David Epstein, MD, MS, FAAP, doesn't see California bill AB 2098 as politicians or the government trying to control the medical community
Oct 24, 2022
The One-Step Program to Success in Medicine
In a field packed with intelligent, driven, goal-oriented, hard-working, and passionate individuals, how do you rise above everyone else and become successful?
Jul 27, 2022
“To Mask or Not To Mask?” Is That Really a Question?
Wearing a mask and distancing work. If you don’t believe it, visit a crowded pediatrician’s office at the beginning of the school year or during wintertime.
May 05, 2022
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BUSINESS OF MEDICINE
Empower Patients by Supporting Their Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire....
Nov 11, 2024
Physician MBA Programs Benefit Doctors & Patients
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve their performance by making educated business decisions....
Oct 31, 2024
Defining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice....
Oct 30, 2024
Physicians Need to Identify Duplicate & Overlayed Patient Records
Physicians should employ strategies to avoid duplicate and overlay medical records, which can have detrimental impacts on patient healthcare....
Oct 28, 2024
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