Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Anesthesiologist Maire Daugharty, who expanded her expertise by earning a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, discusses her article “Why ADHD…
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Dedicated hypermobility clinics can transform patient care
Every week, I speak with patients who have spent years—sometimes decades—searching for answers. They’ve seen rheumatologists, neurologists, cardiologists, physical therapists, and more, trying to piece together a puzzle that no one provider seems…
It’s time for pain protocols to catch up with the opioid crisis
We are more than a decade into what has been called the deadliest drug epidemic in American history. Every medical professional is now educated on the risks of opioids. Nearly every hospital has issued guidelines about careful prescribing. And yet — at…
First impressions happen online—not in your exam room
If you’re a physician or practice owner, here’s a challenge: open a browser and Google yourself. Now ask a trusted friend or family member—ideally someone who fits your ideal patient profile—to do the same. What do they see? Do you show up …
How locum tenens work helps physicians and APPs reclaim control
Burnout isn’t a weakness—it’s a warning sign. I recently spoke with a nurse practitioner looking for a lifestyle change that could give her more balance without stepping away from medicine. “I love caring for patients,” she told…
The hidden incentives driving frivolous malpractice lawsuits
Eighty-five thousand medical malpractice lawsuits are filed per year, but the total number of claims reviewed by lawyers is unknown. What underlies their decision to proceed is their inability to determine which complication results from a systemic med…
Why what doctors say matters more than you think [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician Scott Abramson discusses his article “How doctors’ words can make or break patient care.” Scott shares two compelling scenarios illustrating th…
How Mark Twain would dismantle today’s flawed medical AI
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) spent his youth deciphering the Mississippi River, a system far more complex than any artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm. He learned that real understanding demands nuance, context, and skepticism. Were he alive today, h…
Mastering medical presentations: Elevating your impact
As health care professionals, we are constantly immersed in data, intricate details, and complex ideas. Whether presenting at grand rounds, sharing research at conferences, or explaining treatment plans to patients, your PowerPoint slides can either am…
Marketing as a clinician isn’t about selling. It’s about trust.
Most of us didn’t go into medicine thinking about branding or strategy. We went into it to care for people. That was always the goal. If we want to reach more of the patients who need us, we have to look at how we’re showing up. If we want …
