I work as a physician in a hospital. As much as we wish it were New Amsterdam with a little”Grey’s Anatomy and Dr. House in the background diagnosing — I can tell you the reality is much different. Every health care article comments on how …
Category: Hospital-Based Medicine
The hidden truths of hospital life: What doctors wish you knew
I work as a physician in a hospital. As much as we wish it were New Amsterdam with a little”Grey’s Anatomy and Dr. House in the background diagnosing — I can tell you the reality is much different. Every health care article comments on how …
The untold struggles patients face with resident doctors
They’re very easy to spot. Sometimes it’s the crisp, brand-new lab coat or the shadows under their eyes. Often it’s announced in large letters on their ID badge. Or the badge is hidden, which is also a tell. If they’re trying to…
Surviving clinical rounds: tips and tales from a pediatric hematologist-oncologist [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Today’s guest is Maha Al-Ghafry, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist who shares her experience with clinical rounds. As health care professionals, we know the struggle of clinical rou…
The power of self-appreciation: Why physicians need to start acknowledging their own contributions
As Physicians Week and Doctors’ Day approach, I’m getting ready for the flurry of posts and memes that get shared on social media about the appreciation being extended to us. Whether it is from our patients, colleagues, or administration, t…
How this doctor found her passion in ballroom dancing [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Meet Corinne Sundar Rao, an internal medicine physician who found her passion in ballroom dancing. After 14 years of practicing medicine, she transitioned into being a full-time hospitalist…
Healing the damaged nurse-physician dynamic
As anyone in health care knows, a strong nurse-physician dynamic is critical to achieving successful patient outcomes. To provide a quality care experience, it is essential to have a clinical team that knows how to collaborate to achieve that goal. If …
Navigating life’s zero-sum game: the struggles of health care professionals
Life is often viewed as a competition where resources and opportunities are limited. This is especially true for health care professionals, who must navigate the delicate balance between their professional responsibilities and their personal lives. The…
From tragedy to advocacy: a journey through medical errors [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! In this episode, Alisa Sano, a public health research assistant, shares her personal story of loss and the impact of medical errors on families. We will explore the complexities of the heal…
A personal journey through hospital-acquired psychosis [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for a touching and insightful episode with Natasha Khalid, a geriatrics fellow, as she shares her personal experience of dealing with ICU psychosis in a loved one. Natasha takes us …
