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Perspectives

Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

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Should Myopia Control Be Mainstream in the U.S.?

Reducing the severity of nearsightedness can benefit public health

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Physicians: Get a Mentor or a Coach?

There might be more than one solution to take your career to the next level

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More Emotional Exhaustion; Where to Work for 'Humanizing' Experience

Must-reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers

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Reporting From the Healthcare Disaster

A few observations from a run of ER shifts

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The Future Looks Bleak for Surgical Residents Like Me

Looming Medicare cuts will force surgeons to do more with less, undermining trainee success

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Don't Let Vindictiveness Creep Into Medicine Like It Has in Politics

The recent dislocation of migrants reminds Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, of parallels in medicine

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Are Patient Feedback Surveys Asking the Right Questions?

It may be time to re-evaluate the questionnaires

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Regulatory Policy for Biomedical Technologies: Time to Reboot!

Rapid development risks getting ahead of governance structures

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Healthcare During the High Holidays

Culturally competent care means learning our patients' customs

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Does Healthcare Produce Health?

Adapted from Inequality Kills Us All: COVID-19's Health Lessons for the World

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The Oft-Forgotten Team Members: Health Unit Coordinators

They should be recognized in their presence rather than by their absence

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Giving Up the Knife

Saying goodbye to surgery, but not to patient care

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Ethics Consult: Agree to Perform Voluntary Surgical Castration? MD/JD Weighs In

You voted, now see the results and an expert's discussion

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There's More to Medical Practice Than Meets the Eye

Dispensing advice could be viewed as the practice of medicine

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It's High Time for Broader Access to Non-Opioid Pain Medication

Limited Medicare coverage poses barriers, but bipartisan legislation offers a solution

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Should Health Professionals Teetotal?

Drink sparingly to minimize legal, licensing complications, says psychiatrist Steve Adelman, MD

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While Doctors May Hear Patients, Are They Really Listening?

Empathy training can help doctors communicate better with patients

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Healthcare Organizations Can Get Out the Vote

Civic engagement is good for both patients and providers

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Death Is What Gives Life Meaning

The story of my first patient to pass away

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I Didn't Let My Addiction Win Out in the End

How doctors get addicted and how they recover

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Ethics Consult: Agree to Perform Voluntary Surgical Castration?

You make the call

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The Internal Conflict of Being a Ringside Doctor

The aftermath of a 2019 fight nearly broke me

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Our Hands Are Tied: Treating Prediabetes in Kids

We urgently need more research on pharmacological interventions for this growing epidemic

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COVID Isn't Just a 'Me' Problem

One infection can affect many

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Who Needs a 'Recovering' Shrink Now?

My past should no longer be a burden but an advantage

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Whole-Person Care Can Make Us Better Healers

Illness is sometimes more than what's on the surface

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Our Perception of Obesity Needs an Overhaul

Changing how we think about the disease allows us to more effectively talk to and treat patients

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We Need a Direct Pediatric Care Physician Network

The current system is failing our kids

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Medical Education Has 'Gone Woke' -- That's a Good Thing

New AAMC guidelines on diversity and equity are a much-needed addition to medical education

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Dear Payers: Can You Help Us Address the Mental Health Crisis?

There are several ways doctors, payers, and purchasers can work together to take on the crisis

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Why I Prefer Perfectionist Physicians

Being perfect isn't always a bad thing

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A Death Knell for Cadavers

Is it time to say RIP to this staple of medical training?

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Knock Knock, the Nurse Is at the Door

A response to misconceptions about hospital-at-home programs

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How Can We Improve the Hospital Discharge Process?

Right now, it's pretty much a mess. Let's make it a system that really works for our patients

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Is 'Juliet' Unwittingly Poisoned in Today's Environment?

Examining the dangers of endocrine disrupting chemicals

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Who Gets to Go to Medical School?

We need more doctors of color

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The Burden of Obesity Is Not Carried Equally

Misconceptions are hurting the fight for health equity in communities of color

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Should You Really Eat Two Servings of Fatty Fish a Week?

The Skeptical Cardiologist weighs the science behind the recommendation

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The Amazon-One Medical Deal Could Be a Boon to Primary Care

While many have voiced valid concerns, the acquisition brings much needed progress

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Challenges (and Rewards) of Being a Rural Doctor

Janet Tamaren, MD, shares her experience working as a physician in Kentucky

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