Murder of a Healthcare CEO: Why Doctors Should Care
The shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC highlights the need for nonviolent...
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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
Why Aren’t Your Patients Taking Their Meds?
All kinds of different reasons exist for why patients aren't taking their medications. Learning pat...
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 ...
Oct 25, 2024
Tips for Being an Effective Leader of the Healthcare Team
Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP, provides expert advice on how to be an effective leader of a healthcare tea...
Oct 3, 2024
Helping Patients Keep Their Dignity in Their Final Moments
Tips for how physicians can help their patients who are in the process of dying approach death with...
Sep 11, 2024
Patient Encounters in the Produce Aisle
Patient encounters outside of our practices can be awkward. Here's advice on what to do when a patie...
Aug 8, 2024
What to Do When You Can’t Find a Specialist
How physicians can assist patients in finding a covered specialist under their insurance and strateg...
Jul 27, 2024
When You Can’t Find a Specialist
How physicians can assist patients in finding a covered specialist under their insurance and strateg...
Jun 6, 2024
Handling the Business of Medicine While Practicing the Art of Medicine
New injectable weight loss medications are highly sought-after, causing shortages. Prescribing shoul...
Apr 30, 2024
Time to Say Goodbye: The Art of Terminating the Doctor-Patient Relationship
There are many reasons to terminate a doctor-patient relationship, but it’s important to consider ...
Apr 29, 2024
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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. ...
Nov 12, 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
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
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Why You Should Consider Shadowing Opportunities
Most doctors have been approached by a student asking for a shadowing opportunity. While it may not be convenient for us, it is crucial for students as they decide whether medicine is the right choice for them and to include medical experience on thei
Apr 29, 2023
Prior Authorization Negative Impacts: By the Numbers
Prior authorizations can be frustrating, but we need to remind ourselves that we are working for the best interests of our patients who are depending on us.
Dec 20, 2022
Thankful for the Great Honor of Being a Doctor
While the world puts the new medical landscape that COVID has initiated into perspective, we can be thankful for the great honor it is to be a doctor.
Nov 22, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Beyond October
Raising awareness remains a crucial step in helping prevent and diagnose breast cancer at earlier stages. However, we need to be doing more.
Oct 24, 2022
From The Physician Editor-in-Chief: In-Flight Emergencies & How Airlines Can Better Prepare
Airlines have little useful tools to handle medical emergencies on board flights; here's what they should add.
Sep 12, 2022
From the Physician Editor-in-Chief: Why Diversity & Inclusion Are Needed in Medicine
Unfortunately, the predominant culture in medicine is still one lacking inclusion and equity.
Jul 28, 2022
From the Physician Editor-in-Chief: What’s With HMOs’ Statin Obsession?
Basically, every diabetic should be on a statin despite their lipid levels or other qualifying conditions, according to some insurance companies. Why?
Jun 29, 2022
From the Physician Editor-in-Chief - Chronic Pain: We Need to Ask “Why?”
As medical professionals, we need to always be able to answer the question “Why is there pain?”
May 31, 2022
From the Physician Editor-in-Chief: Is Private Practice Doomed?
The trend for doctors staying in private practices has been steadily declining. Why Are Doctors Choosing to Leave Private Practice?
May 02, 2022
Death With Dignity: Should Doctors Help Their Patients Die?
I see a conflict in being a professional who saves lives and also being the one who helps lives end.
Mar 11, 2022
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BUSINESS OF MEDICINE
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. ...
Nov 12, 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
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
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