Beyond the White Coat
Beyond the White Coat
Physician as trusted counselor
It takes more time to learn the art of counseling parents, listening to their concerns, and earning their trust. That art is practiced in face-to-...
Beyond the White Coat
A house divided cannot stand
One should have the courage to seek change, but beware of creating large divisions with small majorities.
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How could this happen? Judge forces doctors to give ivermectin
Even when a consensus on best practice is hard to establish, damage can be mitigated by creating consequences for promoting aberrant care.
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Vaccine mandates, passports, and Kant
A medical institution is an excellent organization for determining the risks and benefits of vaccination.
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Who is my neighbor? The ethics of sharing medical resources in the world
India is in a crisis as the burden of COVID-19 has collapsed parts of the health care system.
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Who to trust for advice on reopening schools?
My recommendation, biased by my experience, is to trust the CDC.
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Solutions to the pandemic must include public behavior
Medical ethics for 50 years has emphasized replacing paternalism with autonomy, but it has not adequately promoted communitarian virtues, self-...
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The future of pediatrics
Dr. Powell muses about how the practice of pediatrics may change, and whether it is something you will want to do?
Beyond the White Coat
The importance of character
Dr. Powell muses over what traits make a a good physician.
Commentary
The public’s trust in science
We still can’t reliably say how much protection a cloth mask provides.
Perspectives
The necessity of being together