The landscape of medicine is evolving—and so are the roles of those who practice it. Today, more people are searching “how are doctors changing?”, “Why doesn’t my doctor have time to listen?”, or “Can doctors coach me instead of just treating symptoms?” These questions aren’t just valid—they’re vital.
For many of us in medicine, the traditional doctor-patient relationship no longer fits the needs of modern life. We’re not just being asked …
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Why the doctor-patient relationship needs a redesign
Have you ever felt so cold? I mean bone-chilling cold. I don’t mean the same kind of cold that northern winters can leave you feeling. I am talking about working in a hospital that is climate-controlled, and you are undoubtedly shivering.
I still remember my first day on the job as a neonatology fellow. I was anxiously walking to the operating room to attend the delivery of a 25-week infant. As …
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A physician loves the adrenaline surge
About two years ago, I made a big career move — I took a leap of faith. I left full-time clinical practice as a neonatologist to become a national medical director for a neonatal resource team. The job was appealing because it was a new challenge for me. I had the opportunity to use my skill set as a neonatologist while learning the business aspect of medicine.
The job also provided …
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A physician takes a leap of faith
Fortnite Season 5 has officially arrived — bringing new features, a new maps, and new skins. Parents can anticipate battles over the amount of time spent playing the game to “level up” with your teens.
If you are not familiar with this game, then it likely means that you are not the parent of a teenager (I nearly wrote “teenage boy,” but it is important to appreciate the growth of female …
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Parents vs. Fortnite: tips from a child psychiatrist
