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Perspectives

Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

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When the Doctor-Patient Relationship Crosses the Line

Upholding trust, ethics, and patient rights

Psychiatric Meds for Kids: How Young Is Old Enough?

Psychiatrists share finer points of prescribing for children and adolescents

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Why Do We Tolerate Our Health Insurance Problem?

It's time for patients to be the priority

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Breathing New Life Into 'Body Donors'

To the most sincere gift I have ever received, I thank you

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I Never Asked Why the Bodies Kept Coming

An excerpt from Brian Williams' forthcoming book on racism, violence, and how we heal

When Celebrities Talk Mental Health on Social Media

Mental health experts discuss the impact opening up has on celebrities and their audiences

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I Turned to Physician Gig Work. You Could Too.

For me, the pros outweigh the cons

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The Supreme Court Delivers an Unexpected Win for Medicaid Recipients

An important accountability measure has been upheld

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How Excessively Regulating Doctors Can Harm Patients

Rethinking maintenance of certification

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Face to Face With Fentanyl

A Narcan kind of weekend

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Could Extreme Heat Make It Harder to Breastfeed?

We need more research on the impact of environmental factors

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Could You Run Your Hospital Better Than the CEO?

There are clear benefits to physician-run hospitals

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A Manager's Perspective on Healthcare Unionization

Her response was not at all what I expected

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Decoding the Brain's Decision-Making

Insights for medical professions, and strategies for success

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Did FDA Apply Rigorous Standards in Approving Paxlovid?

Evidence for all relevant studies should be accessible

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Oh, You Have Medicare? We'll Skip That Test.

Patients on public insurance have a right to know if they're being treated differently

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The Case for Mandatory LGBTQ+ Health Education in Medical School

Pride is not just for June

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Schools Aren't Prepared to Treat Asthma Attacks

Every school should have a stock albuterol program

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How I Became a Physician on Food Stamps

Expanded SNAP work requirements will do more harm than good

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Lessons From the Tuberculosis Patient on the Lam

We can learn from the case now that she's receiving treatment

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Artificial Intelligence Could Improve Medical Practice -- But Only if Done Right

Yes, AI can help, if clinicians are consulted during its creation

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Why Can't I Be Both a Good Doctor and a Good Mother?

You don't have to put your parenting plans on hold

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When You Know Better, Do Better for People With Disabilities

Anti-DEI laws harm care for a broad range of marginalized groups

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Raw Humanity on Night Float: Inspiring Patient Encounters and Overcoming Challenges

Memorable stories from night rotations as a resident

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Dying With Dignity: A Look at the Advantages of the Medicare Hospice Benefit

The program is both cost-effective and compassionate

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Dear Colleagues: You Don't Hate People

You're just stretched really thin

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How to Overcome the Catch-22 in Precision Medicine Research

Improving the patient experience will go a long way

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Why Urgent Care Is More Urgent Than Ever

These facilities support our overburdened system

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We Shouldn't Carry the Full Weight of Responsibility for Our Own Workplace Safety

The government must do more to prevent violence against healthcare workers

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Supply Chain Problem for Primary Care

Action is needed to prevent a looming physician shortage

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Overuse of Some Disinfectants Can Do More Harm Than Good

Health systems must eliminate unnecessary uses of QACs

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Want to Solve the Nurse Shortage?

Create healthier workplaces for our nurses

Why Are Female Doctors Sued Far Less Often Than Male Doctors?

Studies on differences in style of practice yield strong clues

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What Happens When We Classify Kids' Weight as a 'Disease'?

The AAP obesity guidelines stand to worsen stigma and mental health

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Just Say No: Unlocking the Secret to More Time and Energy

How saying no can change your life as a doctor

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Can 'Survivor' Teach Us Something About Health and Weight Loss?

Researchers could learn from studying the outcomes

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Warning: Prior Auth for Colonoscopy Is the Wrong Way to Go

The policy adds delays to care and may worsen health outcomes

How Black Americans Lost 80 Million Years of Life Over the Past Two Decades

Groundbreaking study finds 1.63 million excess deaths in U.S. Black population over 22 years

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Tackling Barriers to OTC Birth Control Pills

FDA approval would be a critical step, but we must address other access issues

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From Botched Buttocks to Botulism

Insidious threats continue to plague the global cosmetic bazaar

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