Opinion
How are you at coping with transparency?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
New legislation proposes to improve patients’ access to their health data. Are you ready?
Opinion
In search of an ear
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
For many people, the workplace serves as a therapeutic outlet where they can share their troubles. But this is not often the case for physicians...
Opinion
Speaking in code
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
How well do you think billing codes work?
News
The fog may be lifting
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
It is becoming clear that management of concussion can be rather complex and must be individualized to each patient.
Opinion
The other side of activity
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Most young children who have become accustomed to being amused by sedentary “activities” such as TV and video games retain their innate creativity...
Opinion
Timeout or not?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
A well-done timeout is a harmless consequence and one that makes the most sense when the misbehavior is creating an unpleasant atmosphere.
Opinion
Beware of the Ides of August
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Dr. William G. Wilkoff muses on the phenomenon of overtreatment and overdiagnosis.
Opinion
The risks of intensive parenting
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
It is our job to help parents create that child-friendly discipline structure and then encourage them to step back.
Opinion
Tidying up a motley crew
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Is it necessary to apply a system such as biobanding to equalize high school football teams or let the kids...
Opinion
What is an “early and accurate” diagnosis?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Dr. William G. Wilkoff takes a close look at the idea of an early and accurate diagnosis.
Opinion
How does caring affect the placebo effect?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Dr. William G. Wilkoff delves into some new research about the placebo effect.
News
Free advice seems to be history
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Dr. Wilkoff reminisces about his early days in pediatric practice.
Opinion
Are you an optimist or pessimist?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Where do you think the United States health care system is headed?
Opinion
Did I really say that?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Carefully consider what you are saying to patients and parents.
Opinion
Chasing the millennial market
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Should telemedicine be an important part of your practice?