Beyond the White Coat
Beyond the White Coat
Who to trust for advice on reopening schools?
My recommendation, biased by my experience, is to trust the CDC.
Beyond the White Coat
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?
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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
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An epidemic of fear and misinformation
Discrimination and fear may do more damage than the 2019 Novel Coronavirus itself.
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Being whole
Physicians have to struggle balancing the potential benefits of technology and medical intervention with compassion and knowing when to say enough...
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Making and using guidelines
Science and clarity matter in clinical practice guidelines.
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Recalling a medical education
Some modern medical research is unreliable.
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The right of conscientious objection
Consciences are allowed as a part of the practice of medicine in the United States.