Doctor’s Voice

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

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

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

Patients have easy access to health information, so doctors must enhance efforts involving helping patients understand their conditions and treatment options....

Nov 11, 2024

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

Although we all want to be healthy and improve our community's health, how we do that has fallen victim to political division....

Aug 21, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

In this medical fiction, a pampered heir's anti-antibiotic crusade ends after an encounter with a bear cub renders him a victim of his own misguided beliefs....

Sep 25, 2024

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

Dr. David Epstein shares his personal experience with imposter syndrome, and offers physicians advice regarding confronting and overcoming imposter syndrome....

Oct 22, 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

Yvette C. Terrie, RPh, shares insights into addressing non-adherence and motivating patients to adhe...

Nov 8, 2024

When clinicians become patients, they report greater empathy for their patients, understanding fears...

Oct 21, 2024

Yvette C. Terrie, RPh, discusses different strategies physicians and pharmacists can use to ensure m...

Oct 10, 2024

Reported health benefits of volunteering in older adults include: fewer physical limitations, lower ...

Nov 6, 2024

Insights on how physicians can find work-life balance, weighing work life and personal lifestyle to ...

Oct 21, 2024

Strategies physicians can use to help patients navigate their physical activity routines and to unde...

Sep 27, 2024

Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant q...

Oct 8, 2024

Communicating bad news to a patient requires clarity, empathy, and preparation, and is a critical sk...

Sep 12, 2024

Clear guidelines and flexibility regarding family presence at code events in the ICU are essential a...

Sep 3, 2024

Clinicians can use strategies to reduce in-home smoking, including coaching sessions, educating pati...

Nov 12, 2024

The clinician’s role in supporting young people through puberty involves providing them with reass...

Nov 5, 2024

Access, convenience, affordability, and mental health issues are factors influencing why young adult...

Oct 22, 2024

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 through education, advocacy, and inclusion can greatly improve the mental health and well-being of patients with obesity....

Oct 22, 2024

Dr. Jill Bryson explains which medications can be beneficial when incorporated into an obesity treatment plan, and factors that determine medication use....

Sep 5, 2024