Commentary
Opinion
Closing your practice
A paucity of good employees is just one of many reasons given by physicians who have decided to close up shop.
Opinion
Medical technology should keep patient in mind
While the stethoscope has literally distanced us from patients, it is such an important tool that we no longer think about this distancing.
Opinion
Case: Older patient with T2D has recurrent flushing
Learn four principles to help make diagnoses in challenging cases like this one.
Opinion
Words from the wise
When there’s time, consider asking for advice from those elders who happen to have an appointment with you.
Commentary
Boxed warnings: Legal risks that many physicians never see coming
Learn about the legal dangers posed by boxed warnings before it’s too late.
Commentary
USPSTF statement on aspirin: poor messaging at best
Some older adults have mitigated their risk for myocardial infarction by taking aspirin, says doctor.
Opinion
Timeless stories
Listening to a patient's tales is one of the benefits of being a physician.
Opinion
COVID-19: Can doctors refuse to see unvaccinated patients?
In the end, every private practitioner will have to make his or her own decision on this question.
News
Noise in medicine
There is one true diagnosis and best treatment, yet because of noise, we waste time and resources by not getting it right the first time.
Opinion
Finding employees during a pandemic
I have had job listings for both front- and back-office positions posted on all the major job boards and other employment portals for months.
Opinion
When the juggling act becomes impossible
Have you ever lost objectivity with a patient?