Medical malpractice: Are you at risk? Discover the startling facts.

Physician
September 24, 2024

Medical providers play a crucial role in your health and well-being, so expecting them to perform their duties with care and competence is natural. However, if they fall short and make errors, you can file a medical malpractice claim to seek accountability for any harm they cause.

Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional provides care that falls below the accepted standard expected in their field.

When studying medical malpractice, it …

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The use of artificial intelligence in the enforcement of health care regulations

Physician
September 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a virtual construct that uses algorithms, data, and computational power to simulate human intelligence in machines. Physicians and health care professionals often imagine AI as a futuristic, benevolent, childlike humanoid with the unique ability to love, as depicted in the 2001 Steven Spielberg movie A.I. Artificial Intelligence. However, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) disagrees. In 2022, the DOJ announced the widespread deployment of AI, …

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The power of togetherness: Finding connection and friendship in giving circles to increase your impact

Physician
September 24, 2024

Doctors in most medical specialties spend a significant amount of their time interacting with people, yet medicine is considered one of the loneliest professions. I’ve heard this at several surprising points in the past few years from physicians I would not have suspected felt isolated. Over these last years, there have been increasing opportunities to find meaningful connections with other physicians through online communities, some of which have in-person gatherings …

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GMP vs. non-GMP: the hidden truth about your supplements

Meds
September 24, 2024

Suppose you are looking for multivitamin supplements. You pick up two containers of multivitamins and wonder which one you should get. At first glance, they have similar labels, but then you notice that one has a comment indicating that the supplement was manufactured in a registered GMP-compliant facility, and the other does not.

Then you ask yourself the following questions: How much of what ingredients are included in proprietary blends? Where …

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How positive self-talk rewires your brain for success [PODCAST]

Podcast
September 23, 2024
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We dive into the transformative power of internal language with clinical psychologist Faust Ruggiero. Discover how the words we use to communicate with ourselves shape our emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Faust shares practical …

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The hidden flaws of traditional CPR: Why we need a new approach to save lives

Conditions
September 23, 2024

Since its inception in the 1960s, traditional CPR has been heralded as a revolutionary life-saving technique. However, the limitations of CPR are becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Currently, the survival rate for OHCA patients with good neurological function at discharge stands at a mere 7.5 percent. This raises important questions about the efficacy …

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Imagine if doctors billed like lawyers

Physician
September 23, 2024

Let’s play a little game of “What if?” Tune into your creative side for a few minutes—imagine, just for a second, if we billed like lawyers. I know, I know… I’m not saying we should, but imagine. Please let that sink in for a moment.

How often have we been casually approached at a party, a family gathering, or even in line at the grocery store with, “Hey, Doc, I have …

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Improve your medical presentations: How to embed videos in PowerPoint like a pro

Tech
September 23, 2024

An excerpt from Medical Presentations.

In our workshops, one of the most common issues that participants raise relates to using videos in PowerPoint. They are unsure how to source videos and are afraid to use them based on past experiences. The risks associated with using video in PowerPoint have diminished significantly with recent versions. Previously, videos were linked to your presentation, so you had to save the video in the …

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Is social media fueling the teen suicide crisis?

Conditions
September 23, 2024

An excerpt from Facing Suicide: Understanding Why People Kill Themselves and How We Can Stop Them.

Between 2000 and 2007, suicide rates were almost stagnant for young people between the ages of ten and twenty-four. Then they began moving steadily upward. By 2018, suicides in this age group had increased 57.4 percent from 2007 levels. An economic crisis darkened that period, and according to online posts, some seventeen- and eighteen-year-olds …

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How PCPs can improve allergy diagnoses with component testing [PODCAST]

Podcast
September 22, 2024
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We explore the rising prevalence of allergies in the U.S., with nearly 1 in 3 adults and over 1 in 4 children affected. Gary Falcetano, a health care executive, explores how primary care …

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Refuting the notion by a plaintiff attorney that there are no frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits

Physician
September 22, 2024

James Haliczer, an erstwhile defense attorney turned plaintiff attorney, audaciously claims in a YouTube video that “there is no such thing as a frivolous lawsuit.”

There are ten species of stakeholders in medical malpractice litigation: claimants, plaintiff attorneys, defendants, defense attorneys, medical experts, medical expert directories, mentors, malpractice insurance carriers, and jurors. They are part of the medical liability litigation industry.

With the exception of defendants and jurors, each prospers from $55.6 …

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How can you not love being a pediatrician?

Physician
September 22, 2024

Working as a pediatrician offers a unique and unparalleled joy—a privilege shared among those who dedicate their lives to caring for children and supporting families. This summer, while working on a U.S. military base in Germany, I experienced this joy in its fullest form. Rather than my usual role of just seeing sick kids in an ER, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to serve as a primary care pediatrician. Whether …

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Why it’s so hard to admit when we don’t like our jobs

Physician
September 22, 2024

February 2017: Second day on service in months, and already I feel wiped. It’s exhausting. I feel that it is meaningful but so draining. And still, I’m not sure that I am even doing a good job.

A month later, I came home from a multi-level marketing (MLM) party at a colleague’s house, announcing my excited plans to embark on a new venture. I was going to start selling MLM skin …

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Advancements in penile implants [PODCAST]

Podcast
September 21, 2024
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We sit down with Justin Houman, a urologist specializing in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, to explore the latest advancements in inflatable penile implants. Justin discusses how these innovative devices have evolved to …

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A surgeon’s battle with ketamine-induced hallucinations

Conditions
September 21, 2024

An excerpt from Krooked Ketamine.

OK, here’s the thing: I had a little problem that needed correcting if I wanted to continue to work as a government surgeon. I had a janky heart, and it had a tendency to fire off at the absolute worst possible moments. I needed a pacemaker to help with the recalcitrant muscular metronome, but I absolutely hated the thought of lying down and feeling, at …

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How neurosurgery is evolving with technology: a student’s perspective on the future of the field

Education
September 21, 2024

Neurosurgery has always been at the forefront of medical innovation, but recent technological advancements are poised to transform the field even further. As a fourth-year medical student applying to neurosurgery residency, I’ve been fascinated by how emerging technologies are reshaping the landscape of neurosurgery. From artificial intelligence and robotics to augmented reality and minimally invasive techniques, these innovations promise to enhance surgical precision, improve patient outcomes, and expand the possibilities …

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Life lessons from the Paris 2024 Olympics: How sports inspire health care

Physician
September 21, 2024

I was fortunate enough to attend the Paris 2024 Olympics with my family. There were several reasons why I wanted to attend this sporting event. Growing up, I sailed and participated in other sports, which taught me many lessons that continue to benefit me today. I wanted to remind myself of these lessons and experience the athletes’ excitement at a sporting event, this time as a spectator. I wanted to …

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Anorexia nervosa: Silently suffering and debunking myths

Conditions
September 21, 2024

You can’t tell how much someone is suffering by looking at them—one reason I don’t share my journey with anorexia using photos to signify my mental health status. I’ve suffered more when appearing well, and “before and after photos” would spread misconceptions about eating disorders. They don’t magically go away with weight restoration and nourishment.

People assume I no longer live with anorexia. I perceive this is partially due to the …

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How to preserve your brain health [PODCAST]

Podcast
September 20, 2024
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We sit down with Roy Hamilton, a professor of neurology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania. Roy shares insights from his research on using non-invasive brain stimulation to …

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Trust me, I’m an expert: the pandemic parade of pompous professionals

Physician
September 20, 2024

In a world where experts are our go-to for solving everything, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how fallible these specialists can be. Despite impressive titles and years of experience, many experts were just as clueless as the rest of us, often with unwarranted confidence. A recent study delves into the uncomfortable truth: the more knowledge you think you have, the less aware you might be of your actual ignorance.

We rely …

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