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Physician Burnout: Isolation, Loneliness And The Loss Of The American Hospital
Times, like hospitals, have changed. This article looks at how the changing role of the American hospital has left doctors feeling lonely, isolated and, increasingly, burned out.
The Link Between Burnout And Physician Hierarchy
The traditional culture of medicine has a well-recognized but seldom-discussed hierarchy.
The Unspoken Causes Of Physician Burnout
When medical culture clashes with medical science, the only way to protect patients is to change the culture.
American Women Are Dying Unnecessarily In Childbirth: How Can We Stop It?
Why does the most expensive healthcare system on the planet do such a poor job protecting the lives of pregnant women? More important, what can be done about it?
The $2.1 Million Question: What Are The Medical, Ethical Implications Of The World’s Priciest Drug?
Excessive drug prices, unnecessary medical procedures and other forms of healthcare waste are ethically wrong and, if left unchecked, will prove deadly.
It’s Time To Start Paying People For Their Kidneys
The idea of paying Americans for their kidneys is not new but it is illegal thanks to outdated laws, which if reversed or amended could save tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars.
Together, ‘Deep Medicine’ And ‘The Butchering Art’ Reveal How Little Medicine Has Changed
Judging by their covers, “Deep Medicine” and “The Butchering Art” seem to take place in different worlds. Reading them back to back reveals a shocking truth: Today’s medical practice bears a striking resemblance to the world of medicine from two centur…
Technology Is Ruining The Doctor-Patient Relationship. This Is How Technology Can Save It.
A host of tech companies have promised to help get doctors out from behind their computers. Can any of them bridge the digital divide in American exam rooms?
Study: Primary Care Doctors Increase Life Expectancy, But Does Anyone Care?
In the United States, primary care is like health food: underappreciated and avoided. We have the culture of medicine to thank for that, writes Dr. Robert Pearl.
When Doctors Disappoint Patients, Remember ‘It’s The Culture, Stupid’
To better understand the root causes of professional misbehavior, underperformance and dissatisfaction in medicine, we’d we wise to remember, “It’s the culture, stupid.”
