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Essays and opinions from our readers, always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial

A photo of a man wearing a suit and holding a briefcase facing a group of healthcare workers wearing scrubs.

Suits vs Scrubs: The Evolving Healthcare Workplace

The patient pays the ultimate price

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Will Obesity Drugs Change the Bariatric Surgery Landscape?

The two approaches can fit together in practice, but questions remain

A photo of a little boy in his room holding various pills and capsules in his hands.

Polypharmacy Isn't the Answer for Adolescent Mental Health

Youth need broader access to non-pharmaceutical interventions from trained professionals

A photo of a mature man sitting on the edge of his bed and holding his painful back.

We're Treating Low Back Pain All Wrong

Let's reexamine the current approach to treatment

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The Promise of the $5 Billion Investment in 'Project Next Gen'

Here's how to make it money well spent

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The 'Flow' Framework Can Help Retain Healthcare Workers

We need a workplace that supports clarity of goals, personal control, and concentration

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Marijuana Is Not the Solution for PTSD

Evidence shows it does not treat PTSD in the long-term, and may worsen symptoms

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The Most Agony-Filled Scream I've Ever Heard Came in the Wake of a Shooting

We cannot stand idly by as the death toll grows

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Monopoly Be Gone: A New Chapter in U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation

A recent announcement from HHS has the power to transform our deeply flawed system

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Nepotism's Deep Roots in Medical Education

The consequences for fairness and diversity are far-reaching

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The Best Medicine for Healthcare Workers: A Living Wage

California's proposed minimum wage increase is a model for other states to follow

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Moderna's Steep COVID Vaccine Price: Corporate Greed or Capitalism?

Lessons learned and next steps for public-private vaccines

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Resiliency Starts With High-Reliability Healthcare Systems

Individual team member resilience will follow

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Health Inequity Should Be Labeled as a 'Never Event'

Let's set a goal of zero

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A Conservative Blueprint for Universal Healthcare

Achieving universal coverage is possible using the ACA as a framework

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The Unmatched Need Not Suffer Alone

Here are a few ways medical schools can provide proactive support

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FDA Has Neglected Clinical Trial Transparency 鈥� Plus $45 Billion in Fines

It's time for more aggressive enforcement of the law

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Can the Surgicalist Model Solve OR Staffing Challenges?

New solutions are needed to address growing workforce shortages

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Hospice Care Is Not Giving Up, It Is Leaning In

Hospice benefits should be expanded

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How Overturning Roe v. Wade Changed Match Day 2023

Abortion restrictions are a physician workforce issue

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Treating Gender Nonconforming Youth Goes Beyond the Physical

We must approach care for every patient from the lens of treating the entire individual

A photo of a female physician during a telehealth visit with her young male patient.

Life-Saving Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Hangs in the Balance

The U.S. could soon face a preventable public health crisis

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A Better Way to Measure and Rank Medical Schools

Good assessment is about rating, not ranking

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A Surge in Vasectomies: Sustaining the Demand

To increase participation, let's reduce the points of friction

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Four Key Steps to Advance Women Leaders in Medicine

It's time for more equitable representation

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The Cost of Yet Another Pediatric Hospital Closure

A national trend toward pediatric service consolidation is restricting access to care

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Tough to Swallow: Clinicians Are Neglecting Alcohol Use

More widespread screening and support for reduced drinking are essential

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How to Keep Patients Safe During an Adderall Shortage

Individualized, harm-reductionist treatment plans are critical

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How to Make Meaningful Moves Toward Health Equity in Cancer Care

Addressing the three R's: resources, research, and racism

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Allies as Mediators in the Healthcare Workplace

Stand up and offer to advocate for those with marginalized identities when discrimination occurs

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Over-the-Counter Naloxone Has the Power to Save Lives

But removing barriers to access is an essential next step

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What Clinicians Need to Know About Loperamide Misuse

While cases have declined, use of loperamide as an opioid substitute still poses serious risks

Beyond Memorization: AI Can Revolutionize Medical Education

Tools like ChatGPT could catalyze the trend toward a "flipped classroom"

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Death Literacy Among Healthcare Professionals Is Dismal

Greater education is the need of the hour

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Patients Are Dying in Emergency Department Waiting Rooms

We call on HHS and CMS to help address the issue of ED boarding

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Faking Your Way Through Medical School

What can medical schools do to ease student anxiety over uncertainty?

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What Bird Flu Reminds Us About Influenza Pandemics

We must be prepared and proactive

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Managing Miscarriage in the Emergency Department and Beyond

In any medical setting, here are a few ways to provide support

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There's No 'Recipe' to Reduce Dementia Risk -- Yet

Until more evidence emerges, here's how to discuss it with patients

ChatGPT Is More Like Penicillin Than Precision Medicine

It has useful healthcare applications but can't replace human sensibility

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