<span itemprop="author">Paul B. Hofmann, DrPH, MPH

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Hospitals should recognize and address administrative harm

“Administrative harm is destroying American medicine” is the title of a provocative article published in the July 13, 2024, issue of KevinMD by Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA. He references business entrepreneur and billionaire Michael B. Kim, who…

The true value and power of respect is too often undervalued

Everyone recognizes that respect is essential in critical relationships with colleagues, patients, their families, and others. So why should the topic deserve closer scrutiny? Seven Ways to Fix Policing NOW: Building Trust, Authentic Partnerships, and …

Jimmy Carter’s end-of-life decision: Respecting patient autonomy and the importance of hospice care

A KevinMD article about Jimmy Carter’s end-of-life care decision, “The heartbreaking story of Jimmy Carter: a call for Medicare reform in end-of-life care,” indicated that the former president’s decision was heartbreaking. Howev…