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The truth about the orgasm gap and how to bridge it

Conditions

February 18, 2025

If you have followed my blogs for the past few years, you know that I have focused on practice management, the business of a medical practice, and recently AI. This blog will depart from those topics and discuss a clinical topic, the orgasm gap, that I have written with a colleague, Dr. David Mobley, a urologist at Weill-Cornell Medicine.

Everyone, both men and women, deserves to experience an orgasm or the …

Managing litigation and medical malpractice stress [PODCAST]

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Podcast

February 17, 2025

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Psychotherapist and litigation stress coach Gail Fiore discusses her KevinMD article, “Recognizing and addressing medical malpractice stress syndrome (MMSS).” In this episode, Gail explores the prevalence of MMSS among physicians, the common …

From surviving to thriving: a new era in breast cancer care

Allison A. DiPasquale, MD

Conditions

February 17, 2025

Breast cancer recovery is about more than survival—it’s about reclaiming a vibrant, fulfilling life. Instead of focusing solely on survivorship, we need to embrace what I call “livingship”: the journey of truly thriving after treatment. This approach focuses on ensuring patients not only survive but thrive in their cancer-free lives.

A personal journey in medicine

My path to becoming a breast cancer specialist was shaped by early aspirations and personal experiences with …

Are you protecting your career? 5 essential questions about your NP liability insurance

The Doctors Company

Policy

February 17, 2025

A nurse practitioner (NP) in urgent care saw a patient with a severe headache following a fall. Initial testing and symptoms suggested a concussion, leading to discharge. However, when the patient’s worsening condition later revealed an elevated white blood cell count, they were rushed for further evaluation—but it was too late. The patient succumbed to bacterial meningitis. …

Solving a hidden challenge: 10 tips to reduce diagnostic error in the emergency department

Susan L. Montminy, EdD, MPA, RN and Marlene Icenhower, JD, RN

Conditions

February 17, 2025

Diagnostic error is a difficult issue to track in the emergency department (ED). For a good reason, too: The patient population is so transient it’s difficult to detect a “missed” diagnosis. It’s less readily apparent than medication errors, falls, and other commonly reported incidents.

But that’s precisely what makes diagnostic error such an insidious problem.

Recent research into malpractice claims over a five-year period suggests that 28 percent of all diagnostic error …

Wisdom for new nurses: lessons from a 30-year ICU veteran

Debbie Moore-Black, RN

Conditions

February 17, 2025

Dear new nurse graduate,

Welcome to a world unlike any other—a world brimming with happiness, sadness, confusion, self-doubt, defeat, and heroism. You’ve just stepped onto the first rung of a ladder that reaches into the unknown. Nursing is not easy, and there will be countless moments when you ask yourself, “What was I thinking?” or “Why did I choose this path?”

But nursing isn’t just a job; it’s a lifelong journey, a …

Exploring the rapid impact of AI on modern medicine [PODCAST]

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Podcast

February 16, 2025

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Internal medicine physician Melvin Speisman discusses his KevinMD article, “How AI is transforming medicine faster than ever before.” In this episode, Melvin explores the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence within health care, …

How society forgets the invisible elderly and why their stories matter

Nancie Wiseman Attwater

Conditions

February 16, 2025

Age should not define a person or diminish respect from others. There is a generation of people overlooked every day, and little attention is paid to this growing problem.

As people age, they may become less visible within their communities. It can seem like people who once smiled as they walked by begin passing without a glance. Seniors may feel like unwanted outsiders in society. Sadly, many participate in their own …

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How society forgets the invisible elderly and why their stories matter

The future of diversity in medical schools is under threat

Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA

Education

February 16, 2025

The recent decision by the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its website has sparked a significant debate within the academic community. This move, aimed at complying with an executive order from President Donald Trump, highlights the tension between institutional values and political mandates. This essay explores the implications of Penn’s actions, contrasting …

Communicating with your doctor online could cost you

Gene Uzawa Dorio, MD

Physician

February 16, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated medical communication as patients and doctors utilized computer technology to manage health care that was not available a decade ago.

Hospitals and doctors maintain online medical records that enable patients to access personal information about ongoing issues. “Portals” allow users to view lab tests, imaging results, pathology reports, and progress notes. The computer “message” system also enables patients to communicate with their physicians or other health care …

Understanding social credit scores in health care enforcement [PODCAST]

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Podcast

February 15, 2025

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Internal medicine physician and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses the KevinMD article “The role of social credit scores in the enforcement of health care regulations.” They explore the expansion of predictive algorithms …

To boost primary care physician pay, Congress should change funding requirements for Medicaid state-directed payments

Alexander Gajewski, MD

Policy

February 15, 2025

Introduction

It is no secret that the U.S. medical system fails to treat all patients equally. Those with Medicaid often lack access to the same primary care and subspecialty clinics as those with Medicare or private insurance and face longer wait times. Medicaid is jointly funded by the states and federal government. The solution is to increase Medicaid reimbursement. Of course, in my home state, Texas, …

The Faustian bargain of modern medicine

Corinne Sundar Rao, MD

Physician

February 15, 2025

The concept of a “Faustian bargain” originates from the legend of Dr. Faustus, a figure from German folklore who trades his soul to the devil in exchange for worldly knowledge and power. Doctor Faustus is Christopher Marlowe’s most renowned and controversial work. The play depicts the sinister aftermath of Faustus’s decision to sell his soul to the devil’s henchmen in exchange for power and knowledge. It serves as a timeless …

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The Faustian bargain of modern medicine

Why I have mixed feelings about being inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society

Sakshi Dureja

Education

February 15, 2025

When I learned that I had been chosen for the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS), I was ecstatic. It felt like a profound recognition of my values and hard work—a celebration of compassion, empathy, and humanism, which have always been the cornerstone of my personal and professional life.

Throughout medical school, I spent considerable time addressing gaps in my medical school’s curriculum and community engagement, founding several initiatives and organizations to …

Strategies to reduce EHR burden for women in medicine [PODCAST]

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Podcast

February 14, 2025

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Internal medicine physician and physician coach Diane W. Shannon discusses her KevinMD article, “Why women doctors spend more time on EHRs and what it means for patient care.” She explores key points …

Reviving the lost art of family history

Anokhi Saklecha, MD

Physician

February 14, 2025

In my medical career thus far, I’ll admit family history is something I routinely brush aside. It was never a focus in my medical school or residency training. In my primary care clinic, I spend a couple of minutes asking new patients about their parents’ medical conditions but rarely revisit the topic in future visits.

This approach made sense to me. We’re taught to treat each patient as an individual—to focus …

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Reviving the lost art of family history

A silent killer in our midst: Tackling hypertension in Ghana

Princess Benson

Conditions

February 14, 2025

On a seemingly ordinary Sunday evening, a casual conversation with my mother took a terrifying turn. She mentioned a sudden, excruciating headache that had woken her from a nap. My medical training immediately raised red flags. Despite no prior history of such severe headaches, I recalled an isolated incident of elevated blood pressure. Instinctively, I insisted on checking her blood pressure again. Within 15 minutes, the readings soared from 182/120 …

Supporting family caregivers: insights from a rare medical crisis [PODCAST]

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Podcast

February 13, 2025

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Scott Bane, senior program officer, discusses his KevinMD article, “How a family caregiver saved my life during a rare medical crisis.” He explores the challenges and triumphs of family caregiving, and the …

Why AI scribes are changing medicine and the hidden risks you must know

David Canes, MD

Tech

February 13, 2025

Introduction: the AI scribe revolution

Let’s be real: AI scribes are incredible. I’ve personally used one for well over 3,000 clinical encounters. If you’ve been using one, you already know. If you haven’t, you’re probably considering it or you’ve heard the buzz and are cautiously curious.

Notes that used to take forever are now magically generated with near-perfect grammar, complete sentences, and even structured formatting. It’s borderline addictive. I’ve been using an …

Navigating the uncertainty of food allergies in air travel: a call for compassion and change

Lianne Mandelbaum, PT

Conditions

February 13, 2025

Food allergies are a serious, life-threatening medical condition that remains widely misunderstood. For millions of travelers with food allergies, navigating airline policies is an unpredictable challenge, where inconsistent accommodations and societal skepticism create unnecessary risks.

Those living with food allergies must often navigate a world that does not always recognize the severity of their condition. Although we teach those with food allergies how to live in a world with …

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