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Medical professional gaslighting: the lack of psychological safety in medicine

Physician

December 29, 2023

Toward the end of my third year of medical school, I was 25, newly married, and overwhelmed by responsibility. I hadn’t enjoyed the clinical rotations. The hours and the degree of human suffering were just too much. My husband and I fought about how unavailable I was. I had to complete my 6-week psychiatry rotation 3 hours away from home. I wasn’t sleeping well, so I went to student health …

A patient advocate’s battle scars in health care [PODCAST]

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December 28, 2023

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Join Dinaaz Lentin, a patient advocate. In this discussion, Dinaaz shares her powerful book, BATTLE SCARS: A courageous memoir of one person’s life experience within our health care system. Get ready to dive into her personal journey, …

Debunking sensational euthanasia myths in the Netherlands

M. Bennet Broner, PhD

Conditions

December 28, 2023

While surfing cellphone news headlines, my attention was caught by one from the New York Post that blared: “Dutch are Euthanizing Autistic People.” The Post aims for sensationalism, and the headline implied mass slaughter, akin to the Nazi gassing of individuals with mental disabilities. As euthanasia is of academic interest to me, I felt compelled to read the story.

The article’s basis was a study conducted at Kingston University, London. …

How to shed old narratives and forge a powerful new identity in 2024

Parastoo Jangouk, MD

Physician

December 28, 2023

Like other business owners and private medical groups, I tend to work more hours towards the end of the year.

December is an endless marathon trying to see more patients, add more procedure hours, and double book the office and endoscopy sessions on the clinic side. On the business side, we are creating more content and marketing our online programs.

Patients have met their deductibles; they need to check their screening colonoscopies …

How religious freedoms impact patient care

Patricia A. Gabow, MD

Physician

December 28, 2023

An excerpt from The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals: A Marriage Made in Heaven?

The ability of Catholic hospitals and physicians to withhold some medically accepted care from patients based on their own religious and moral beliefs is made possible by numerous protections of religious freedoms. However, patients look to their …

The direct care model’s win-win for patients and physicians

Grace Torres-Hodges, DPM, MBA

Physician

December 28, 2023

As I approach 25 years of practicing medicine in the same community where my parents dedicated 50 years to their medical careers, I’ve been privileged to develop lasting relationships with individuals who have entrusted me with their health care. The continuity of care and community connection is exactly how many of us envisioned our medical journeys, and for that, I am so thankful!

I recognize the importance of legacy. The profound …

Hidden truths and medical intrigue [PODCAST]

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December 27, 2023

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Join Jennifer Lycette, a novelist and rural hematology-oncology physician. We discuss Jennifer’s latest work, The Committee Will Kill You Now, a novel that explores the dark side of the …

Navigating a leave of absence from medical school: a comprehensive guide

Stephanie E. Moss

Education

December 27, 2023

Taking a leave of absence (LOA) from medical school is a significant decision that involves careful consideration of various factors. In this article, I will consolidate valuable information on types of LOAs, reasons for taking one, and crucial considerations during and after. This information comes from my own experience taking an LOA between my 2nd and 3rd year of medical school, and the results of an anonymous survey of 16 …

An approach to conflict resolution: More than one thing can be true

Jill Wener, MD

Physician

December 27, 2023

The past months have unearthed and amplified passionately opposing opinions about international events, in particular regarding Palestine and Israel. In addition to attending protests, calling my representatives, and having conversations with people I know, I’ve been publicly sharing my feelings about Palestine and Israel. While I stand firm in what I believe, my feelings around it are complex: I’m Jewish, and I’m anti-Zionist.

We encounter complex beliefs and feelings, many of …

A Cuba missionary journey: Witnessing faith amidst hardship

William Lynes, MD

Physician

December 27, 2023

I had the honor and privilege of visiting Cuba for a missionary trip this past week. As I ponder that amazing time, I will put my thoughts in this essay.

Cuba is a small, sad country in the Caribbean. While one can see the tropical beauty and its former potential, the country has been ruined by a communist government and an overarching U.S. embargo, whose presence is now unnecessary. The Cuban …

From fear to empowerment: Beating breast lump anxiety [PODCAST]

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December 26, 2023

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Join Tami Burdick, a patient advocate and the author of Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis. Tami shares her personal journey with granulomatous mastitis (GM) and how she navigated the fear of a breast lump. Discover the relationship …

Discover the hidden world of state medical board complaints

Gretchen E. Green, MD

Physician

December 26, 2023

In a world of 24/7 news coverage often highlighting high-verdict medical malpractice cases, few physicians know about thousands of complaints that undergo review by state medical boards each year. Most complaints are filed by patients and/or family members, malpractice payment reports by insurance companies, and actions by other state medical boards. In North Carolina, where I practice, nearly 3,000 complaints were filed in 2021, 1,835 of which were filed …

How can physicians become world-class leaders?

Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA

Physician

December 26, 2023

Following a Congressional hearing into antisemitic harassment on the campuses of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania, there were several changes in leadership at Penn. Jonathan A. Epstein, MD, was named interim dean at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine, replacing J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD, who became interim university president.

Epstein, 62, is a cardiologist and researcher who trained at Harvard and has been at Penn since 1996, most recently …

What should you do if your child is diagnosed with bronchiolitis this cold and flu season?

Olivia Ostrow, MD and Jennifer Young, MD

Conditions

December 26, 2023

The cold and flu season is already causing a surge of viral infections among children in doctors’ offices and emergency rooms. Health care providers are urging parents to brace themselves for what’s expected to be another season of COVID-19, influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other common viruses all circulating at the same time.

In young children, these viruses can cause bronchiolitis – a lung infection which is similar to …

Unlocking the power of open-minded conversations

Dr. Simon Craig

Physician

December 26, 2023

An excerpt from From Hurting to Healing: Delivering Love to Medicine and Healthcare.

Before we speak

Many people enter a conversation with preconceived ideas of how it will go. We constantly make assumptions, and our brains often jump to conclusions based on experience, previous interactions with a particular person, our current emotional …

How medical-grade AI is changing the game [PODCAST]

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December 25, 2023

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Join Tim O’Connell, a physician executive. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of medical-grade AI and its transformative impact on health care. Tim provides valuable insights into the evolution of AI in medicine, recent advancements, …

The surprising science of gratitude: How it boosts your well-being

Greg Smith, MD

Physician

December 25, 2023

I have never been a very touchy-feely person. I was trained as a biologist and chemist, then went to medical school where more science on top of science was aimed at me like a gushing firehose. I learned to put science and evidence first and to try in my practice of medicine to use only the therapeutic techniques that had some evidence base. That assured me that my patients would …

Rosalynn Carter’s impact on caregivers

R. Lynn Barnett

Conditions

December 25, 2023

I’m writing this in November, which is National Caregiver Month. It’s also Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. But regardless of when you’re reading this, if you’re a caregiver, every month is “caregiver month.”

Ironically, it’s also just a few days after the former first lady, Rosalynn Carter, passed away. She was acutely and astutely aware of the role of the caregiver and the toll that it can take on you. She so insightfully …

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Rosalynn Carter’s impact on caregivers

Academic career versus private medical practice: a guide to the right decision for you

Samir Kahwash, MD

Physician

December 25, 2023

You are so close to completing your medical training: Congratulations! You worked and studied hard through grade school, college, and medical school. You completed—or are about to complete—residency training or perhaps a subspecialty fellowship. You gained valuable skills and knowledge, but—more importantly—you also grew to realize that your MD (or DO) stands more for “making decisions” than medical doctorate! In brief, you are now close to another finish line, and …

Why patients ghost their therapists [PODCAST]

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December 24, 2023

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Join Holly MacKenna, an integrative psychiatrist, as we explore the challenges and nuances of acknowledging goodbyes in the world of mental health treatment and professional relationships. Discover why patients often “ghost” their providers, the impact of business …

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