What ICU Chaplains Can & Shouldn’t Do
ICU chaplains play a vital role in care teams, offering support in stressful times; however there are limits to what they can and should do in the hospital....
What ICU Chaplains Can & Shouldn’t Do
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A Care Facility Comeuppance
A Care Facility Comeuppance
In this medical fiction tale, a care facility cleaner juggles workplace challenges and quirky residents while dealing with evil management intent on doing harm....
Medical Fiction Dec 13, 2024
Caroling & Caring: Tips for Clinicians to Help Reduce Holiday Work Stress
Caroling & Caring: Tips for Clinicians to Help Reduce Holiday Work Stress
Coping tips for clinicians experiencing holiday work stress due to patient surges, staffing shortages, and increased inpatient emotional demands....
Doctor's Voice Dec 12, 2024
Navigating Health, Science, & Misinformation During a Second Trump Administration
Trust in health science is vital. Physicians must combat misinformation, advocate for evidence-based policies, and protect public health amid politicization....
Dec 12, 2024
Addressing Joint Pain in Obesity Treatment Plans: Best Practices for Clinicians
Obesity can affect a patient’s joints and contribute to joint pain. However, various medical treatments are available to address joint pain in obesity....
Dec 9, 2024
Murder of a Healthcare CEO: Why Doctors Should Care
The shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC highlights the need for nonviolent advocacy to fix a broken healthcare system. Violence solves nothing....
Dec 4, 2024
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Physician’s Weekly Physician Editor Linda Girgis, MD, discusses the ins and outs of patient care, job satisfaction, and work-life balance from her perspective as a primary care physician.
Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP
Murder of a Healthcare CEO: Why Doctors Should Care
The shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC highlights the need for nonviolent advocacy to fix a broken healthcare system. Violence solves nothing....
Dec 4, 2024
Why Aren’t Your Patients Taking Their Meds?
All kinds of different reasons exist for why patients aren't taking their medications. Learning patients' reasons can help physicians address the problem....
Nov 7, 2024
Top 14 Most Evil Doctors of the Last Two Centuries
When we think of evil doctors or monsters, we tend to think of fictional characters, but real-life depravity can be much more terrifying....
Oct 25, 2024
McDonald’s Musings 
Physician’s Weekly editorial board member Alex McDonald, MD, explores the role physicians can play in society beyond the office, clinic, or hospital.
Alex McDonald, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP
Navigating Health, Science, & Misinformation During a Second Trump Administration
Trust in health science is vital. Physicians must combat misinformation, advocate for evidence-based policies, and protect public health amid politicization....
Dec 12, 2024
Helping Patients Understand “Wants” Versus “Needs”
Patients have easy access to health information, so doctors must enhance efforts involving helping patients understand their conditions and treatment options....
Nov 11, 2024
Navigating Career Changes: Is an Early-Mid-Career Crisis Really a Thing?
Is the early-mid-career crisis real? Physicians are asking themselves this question and looking to the future to decide their next career move....
Oct 24, 2024
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Board-certified radiologist and a malpractice attorney “Dr. MedLaw” covers all things at the intersection of medicine and law.
Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records....
Nov 22, 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....
Nov 12, 2024
Where to Draw the Line When “Curbsiding”
Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," and taking on the liability of a consultation gets drawn....
Oct 22, 2024
Medical Fiction 
A collection of stories drawn from real cases in the US OSHA incident report database or similar sources and therefore entirely realistic, even if seemingly outlandish.
A Care Facility Comeuppance
In this medical fiction tale, a care facility cleaner juggles workplace challenges and quirky residents while dealing with evil management intent on doing harm....
Dec 13, 2024
Medical Fiction: An Emergency Thanksgiving
In this medical fiction tale, an ED physician at a women’s clinic defends her sanctuary from violent men, using her ED skills and frozen turkey legs to survive....
Nov 25, 2024
Medical Fiction: Lilith & the Secret Clinic
In this medical fiction tale, a journalist's attempt to expose what he believes to be a secret gender-affirming care clinic in a hospital basement turns deadly....
Oct 22, 2024
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
Is That All There Is?
Many physicians ask themselves the question of whether or not their career accomplishments equated to true fulfillment, David Epstein, MD, searchers for an answer....
Nov 15, 2024
From Awe to Action: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Dr. David Epstein shares his personal experience with imposter syndrome, and offers physicians advice regarding confronting and overcoming imposter syndrome....
Oct 22, 2024
The Power of Easy Access: Feeling Safe & Secure
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
A Dose of Knowledge 
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh, offers helpful insights for physicians from her perspective as a pharmacist, as well as thoughts on how physicians and pharmacists can better help one another.
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh
Addressing Non-Adherence & Motivating Patients
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh, shares insights into addressing non-adherence and motivating patients to adhe...
Nov 8, 2024
When the Clinician Becomes the Patient
When clinicians become patients, they report greater empathy for their patients, understanding fears...
Oct 21, 2024
The Impact of Teamwork: How Physicians & Pharmacists Working Together Can Expand Awareness About the Benefits of Vaccination
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh, discusses different strategies physicians and pharmacists can use to ensure m...
Oct 10, 2024
For the Good of the Physician-Patient Relationship 
Internist Mark Sullivan, MD, discusses preventive medicine, health education, clinical ethics, and more.
Mark Sullivan, MD
Healthy Aging: Volunteerism as Preventative Health
Reported health benefits of volunteering in older adults include: fewer physical limitations, lower ...
Nov 6, 2024
Finding Work-Life Balance as a Physician
Insights on how physicians can find work-life balance, weighing work life and personal lifestyle to ...
Oct 21, 2024
Helping Patients Navigate Physical Activity Routines
Strategies physicians can use to help patients navigate their physical activity routines and to unde...
Sep 27, 2024
Tales From the ICU 
Thanks to his experiences as a critical care medicine (CCM) expert, Dr. Brodkey offers tips, perspectives, and more for all physicians who interact with the CCM setting.
Dr. Brodkey
Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant q...
Nov 19, 2024
What Is an Electronic ICU?
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant q...
Oct 8, 2024
Skillfully Communicating Bad News in the ICU
Communicating bad news to a patient requires clarity, empathy, and preparation, and is a critical sk...
Sep 12, 2024
Impacting Health With ETR 
The multidisciplinary staff from Education, Training and Research (ETR) shares insights and expertise that work toward the organization’s mission of a world where all individuals and communities achieve their best health.
Reducing In-Home Smoking: Practical Approaches for Primary Care Clinicians
Clinicians can use strategies to reduce in-home smoking, including coaching sessions, educating pati...
Nov 12, 2024
Supporting Young People Through Puberty: Five Key Messages for Clinicians
The clinician’s role in supporting young people through puberty involves providing them with reass...
Nov 5, 2024
Why Young Adults are Choosing Urgent Care Over Primary Care
Access, convenience, affordability, and mental health issues are factors influencing why young adult...
Oct 22, 2024
From the Obesity Medicine Association 
Members of the Obesity Medicine Association provide guidance and insights on caring for patients with obesity.
Addressing Joint Pain in Obesity Treatment Plans: Best Practices for Clinicians
Obesity can affect a patient’s joints and contribute to joint pain. However, various medical treatments are available to address joint pain in obesity....
Dec 9, 2024
The Role of Medical Interventions in Obesity Management
Understanding the role of medical interventions in obesity management is critical to healthcare professionals providing individualized care for patients....
Dec 3, 2024
Addressing Obesity Stigma and its Impact on Mental Health
Addressing obesity stigma through education, advocacy, and inclusion can greatly improve the mental health and well-being of patients with obesity....
Oct 22, 2024
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How Healthcare Organizations Can Provide Satisfactory Physician Compensation
Healthcare leaders must adapt swiftly, updating hiring policies and physician compensation to retain talent, ensuring satisfaction and a competitive edge....
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Medical Truths Behind Brain Rot
"Brain rot" is Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, shedding light on how excessive social media use may harm mental and intellectual health....
Dec 4, 2024
Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records....
Nov 22, 2024
Why Successful Interoperability is Essential for Healthy Revenue
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians. ...
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Dealing With Patients Leaving Against Medical Advice
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 09, 2024
From Surgery to Success: Bariatric Procedures for Lasting Weight Management
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 07, 2024
The Next Steps in Organ Donation After Brain Death
The time between brain death and organ procurement provides an opportunity to intervene in ways that enhance and improve organ preservation and suitability....
Jul 02, 2024
Talking to Teens About Over-the-Counter Birth Control
Tips for how physicians should approach discussions with teen patients regarding using over-the-counter birth control pills, and information on Opill....
Jun 27, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Delving Deeper into Organ Donation After Cardiac Death
A medical ethicist, an organ procurement professional, and an organ donation/transplant attorney take a closer look at organ donation after cardiac death....
Jun 25, 2024
Recognizing Voting as a Social Determinant of Health
The medical community recognizes voting as a social determinant of health, noting its mutual influence: health affects voting abilityand voting impacts health....
Jun 25, 2024
The Power of Easy Access: Feeling Safe & Secure
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
How Physicians Can Safely Respond to Negative Online Reviews
While online reviews are helpful for patient feedback, Elena Zamora, MD, reminds physicians they should take heed and not obsess over social media commentary....
Jun 21, 2024
How Physicians Can Successfully Find a Financial Advisor
The right financial advisor can help physicians by answering questions including which accounts are the right fit or what insurance is appropriate....
Jun 21, 2024
What is Physician-Led Healthcare, and How Can YOU Contribute?
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
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Dec 4, 2024
Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records....
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Why Successful Interoperability is Essential for Healthy Revenue
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