Dementia is a general term for diseases affecting memory, thinking, or decision-making, impacting daily activities. Someone in the world develops dementia, on average, every 3 seconds. That’s 10 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide. …
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Breaking free: Health care workers pursuing purpose-driven careers
Burnout and visceral discontent are rapidly becoming the most pressing crises for modern health care professionals. The reported rates of burnout and work dissatisfaction exceed 50 percent in practically every specialty of medicine, regardless of the s…
How today’s physicians juggle legal threats and patient care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We delve into the intricate and challenging world of medical decision-making with L. Joseph Parker, a research physician. Join us as we explore the delicate balance between rapid decision-m…
Discover the secrets to regaining joy in medicine
An excerpt from Reclaiming the Joy of Medicine: Finding Purpose, Fulfillment, and Happiness in Today’s Medical Industry. “You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” – Maya Angelou When I was experiencing burnou…
How to thrive in medicine during festive seasons
We all do it at one time or another. Maybe the office or clinic is closed, but you’re on call, waiting for the phone to ring and take your attention away from family, friends, and festivities. Is it a source of stress, or have you learned to go w…
How AI is redefining clinical documentation [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We welcome Matthew Allen, a medical student, as we delve into the significant findings of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 25×5 Task Force, which aims to reduce the clini…
The challenge of seeking joy: Navigating the current health care maze
Before delving into the heart of joy’s pursuit, it’s essential to grasp the complexities faced by medical professionals in today’s health care environment. The modern health care system, with all its advancements, presents unique chal…
The double-edged sword of AI in health care
What will your workday look and feel like when it has eliminated your need to document, answer messages, or deal with your inbox? Isn’t that what we all want: freedom from electronic medical records and all the other documentation tasks? Yes? For…
Behind closed doors of traveling: the concerns often overlooked
One thing is for sure: in today’s modern world, and as we recover from the impact of a pandemic, we are busier than ever. Another certainty is just how many of us are constantly on the move, with over 900 million people traveling internationally …
Inside Appalachia’s health crisis [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We welcome Ryan McCarthy, an internal medicine physician, to delve into the multifaceted challenges of providing primary care in Appalachia. Ryan shares his firsthand experiences from Marti…
