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Wisdom from 50 years a doctor [PODCAST]

"This last doctor was also the happiest doctor I have ever met. He was not a youngster but had a wonderful following of patients and was loved by the entire hospital staff. And he had a very nice singing voice.…

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“This last doctor was also the happiest doctor I have ever met. He was not a youngster but had a wonderful following of patients and was loved by the entire hospital staff. And he had a very nice singing voice. Today this would be considered dangerous.” …

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Physician contract horror stories [PODCAST]

"As a physicians’ attorney who focuses his practice on physician contract review, I have seen some truly horrendous results after physicians have signed agreements they did not understand. Here are just a few of the 'war stories' I have experienced."…

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“As a physicians’ attorney who focuses his practice on physician contract review, I have seen some truly horrendous results after physicians have signed agreements they did not understand. Here are just a few of the ‘war stories’ I have experienced.”

Dennis Hursh is a veteran attorney with over 40 …

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When doctors develop [patient] portal hypertension [PODCAST]

"Physicians today are confronting yet another epidemic, one that affects doctors directly and is not caused by a virus. It is the result of the 'patient portal' through which patients send typed messages directly to their physicians. Though the portal…

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“Physicians today are confronting yet another epidemic, one that affects doctors directly and is not caused by a virus. It is the result of the ‘patient portal’ through which patients send typed messages directly to their physicians. Though the portal has benefits, anecdotal experience suggests that high message volume is having …

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Primary Care 2.0: new thinking and practice redesign [PODCAST]

"When my colleagues and I visited high-performing primary care clinics across the country, we sought insights to inform a new model for providing the most efficient and high-quality care. Here’s how we’re practicing in Primary Care 2.0." Megan Mahoney is…

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“When my colleagues and I visited high-performing primary care clinics across the country, we sought insights to inform a new model for providing the most efficient and high-quality care. Here’s how we’re practicing in Primary Care 2.0.”

Megan Mahoney is a family physician and member, board of …

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Primary Care 2.0: new thinking and practice redesign [PODCAST]

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Physicians with mental illness shouldn’t hide [PODCAST]

"Doctors with mental illness don’t need more suicide awareness — we’re aware. And we don’t need confidential treatment opportunities. What we need is assurance from all invested parties — our employers, credentialing bodies, and licensing officials — that it will…

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“Doctors with mental illness don’t need more suicide awareness — we’re aware. And we don’t need confidential treatment opportunities. What we need is assurance from all invested parties — our employers, credentialing bodies, and licensing officials — that it will be OK if we need help, we can get what we …

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What does it mean to truly be an ally? [PODCAST]

"We can all work to improve our empathy towards those who differ from us. Please continue to keep an open mind and consider true allyship." Nkem Asianua is a physician assistant student. She shares her story and discusses the KevinMD…

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“We can all work to improve our empathy towards those who differ from us. Please continue to keep an open mind and consider true allyship.”

Nkem Asianua is a physician assistant student.

She shares her story and discusses the KevinMD article, “What does it mean to truly be an ally?”

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What does it mean to truly be an ally? [PODCAST]

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Nutrition’s impact on pain and obesity [PODCAST]

"Both pain and obesity can have a multitude of causes. Therefore, reducing pain and body weight should be approached in a multifactorial way; nutritionally, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Failure to do so may result in short-term success but long-term failure."…

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“Both pain and obesity can have a multitude of causes. Therefore, reducing pain and body weight should be approached in a multifactorial way; nutritionally, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Failure to do so may result in short-term success but long-term failure.”

Francisco M. Torres is an interventional …

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Why Black and brown kids are falling through the cracks [PODCAST]

"Our primary care systems should be designed for all the kids and families they are intended to serve. Incorporating system navigators to support the needs of our most vulnerable families is a feasible step in the right direction." Jeffrey Shahidullah…

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“Our primary care systems should be designed for all the kids and families they are intended to serve. Incorporating system navigators to support the needs of our most vulnerable families is a feasible step in the right direction.”

Jeffrey Shahidullah is pediatric psychologist.

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Why Black and brown kids are falling through the cracks [PODCAST]

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You need to ask these questions to teens starting hormone therapy [PODCAST]

"A good history and physical, including screening, can prevent consequences that burden a patient’s daily life and increase health care costs. Assessing cardiovascular risk is a key part of the evaluation. Transgender individuals may have a compounded risk. Awareness and…

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“A good history and physical, including screening, can prevent consequences that burden a patient’s daily life and increase health care costs. Assessing cardiovascular risk is a key part of the evaluation. Transgender individuals may have a compounded risk. Awareness and education for both the patient and the provider are vital. Currently …

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You need to ask these questions to teens starting hormone therapy [PODCAST]

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What my 10 year old is teaching me about boundaries [PODCAST]

"As I've been coaching physicians, I've realized that many of us have a tendency to just 'grin and bear it' when it comes to the challenges and stresses of the medical profession. We often tell ourselves that things will get…

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“As I’ve been coaching physicians, I’ve realized that many of us have a tendency to just ‘grin and bear it’ when it comes to the challenges and stresses of the medical profession. We often tell ourselves that things will get better tomorrow, and we just have to hang in there until …

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What my 10 year old is teaching me about boundaries [PODCAST]

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Every physician should own a timeshare [PODCAST]

"One of the biggest misconceptions about timeshares is the idea that you have to visit the same location every year. In reality, timeshare owners have access to a wide range of properties and destinations through timeshare exchange programs. This means…

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“One of the biggest misconceptions about timeshares is the idea that you have to visit the same location every year. In reality, timeshare owners have access to a wide range of properties and destinations through timeshare exchange programs. This means that timeshare owners can visit a different location every year if …

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All I ever wanted to be was a nurse [PODCAST]

"As a nurse, I know how difficult and demanding the job can be. I've had patients try to physically attack me and it's frustrating and disheartening to face such hostility. When I talk to people outside of the health care…

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“As a nurse, I know how difficult and demanding the job can be. I’ve had patients try to physically attack me and it’s frustrating and disheartening to face such hostility. When I talk to people outside of the health care field about it, they’re often shocked and ask why someone would do that. …

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All I ever wanted to be was a nurse [PODCAST]

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An empowered woman’s guide to better health [PODCAST]

"It is well known that men and women have different communication styles, and learning how to effectively communicate with each other is important. This is one of the main focuses of our book, which aims to give women the knowledge…

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“It is well known that men and women have different communication styles, and learning how to effectively communicate with each other is important. This is one of the main focuses of our book, which aims to give women the knowledge and tools to ask the right questions during their encounters with …

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An empowered woman’s guide to better health [PODCAST]

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A personal mission to get obese patients on GLP-1 agonists [PODCAST]

"Obesity is not the consequence of bad behaviors it is a disease that finally has effective, safe, lasting treatments. Patients with obesity have been marginalized long enough. We, especially health care providers, have got to start taking down barriers for…

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“Obesity is not the consequence of bad behaviors it is a disease that finally has effective, safe, lasting treatments. Patients with obesity have been marginalized long enough. We, especially health care providers, have got to start taking down barriers for these patients — not adding to them.” …

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Leading an organizational culture change? Consider an apology first. [PODCAST]

"While patients, the workforce, and key outcomes are way better off in a culture of safety, the process from toxic to healthy culture requires a challenging shift from relationships rooted in distrust to trusting ones. To ensure long-term meaningful change,…

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“While patients, the workforce, and key outcomes are way better off in a culture of safety, the process from toxic to healthy culture requires a challenging shift from relationships rooted in distrust to trusting ones. To ensure long-term meaningful change, leaders must steadfastly create a foundation of trust.

An apology that acknowledges …

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Leading an organizational culture change? Consider an apology first. [PODCAST]

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How women manage and mismanage their health [PODCAST]

"Shame has no place in illness or in health. The first step to eradicating shame is to openly speak up about symptoms and concerns and for health care providers to commit to acknowledging and interrogating the needs of every individual…

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“Shame has no place in illness or in health. The first step to eradicating shame is to openly speak up about symptoms and concerns and for health care providers to commit to acknowledging and interrogating the needs of every individual thoroughly.”

Susan Salenger is a …

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How women manage and mismanage their health [PODCAST]

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When should you consider a Caribbean medical school? [PODCAST]

"If we want to achieve a physician workforce that mirrors our population, medical schools must collectively understand that we have created an admissions system that selects against Latinx and BIPOC students. We need a new system. But a new admission…

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“If we want to achieve a physician workforce that mirrors our population, medical schools must collectively understand that we have created an admissions system that selects against Latinx and BIPOC students. We need a new system. But a new admission system will not be enough. More medical students of color, while …

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When should you consider a Caribbean medical school? [PODCAST]

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What you need to know about sensory processing disorders [PODCAST]

"Understanding and recognizing sensory processing issues may help improve functioning and quality of life for many individuals, starting with children in school. While many are preparing for back to school, it is important for parents, teachers, health care providers, guardians,…

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“Understanding and recognizing sensory processing issues may help improve functioning and quality of life for many individuals, starting with children in school. While many are preparing for back to school, it is important for parents, teachers, health care providers, guardians, and policymakers to be aware that millions need funding to get …

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What you need to know about sensory processing disorders [PODCAST]

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Bulletproof backpacks: There’s more we can do [PODCAST]

"As a parent of elementary school children, every mass shooting, particularly ones killing school children like in Uvalde, jolts my doing-the-mom-thing-just-keep-busy-can’t-stop denial. On the last day of school before summer vacation, when the bus doors squeaked open, and my kids…

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“As a parent of elementary school children, every mass shooting, particularly ones killing school children like in Uvalde, jolts my doing-the-mom-thing-just-keep-busy-can’t-stop denial. On the last day of school before summer vacation, when the bus doors squeaked open, and my kids hopped off, I experienced a momentary sense of relief. They were …

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Bulletproof backpacks: There’s more we can do [PODCAST]

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Preventing prostate cancer with simple, proactive choices [PODCAST]

"You have the power to make healthier choices to reduce your risk for prostate cancer. While things like genetics are out of your control, there is a wealth of research showing that there are simple ways to reduce your risk…

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“You have the power to make healthier choices to reduce your risk for prostate cancer. While things like genetics are out of your control, there is a wealth of research showing that there are simple ways to reduce your risk for prostate cancer that are within your control. Over the course …

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Preventing prostate cancer with simple, proactive choices [PODCAST]

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