Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join attorney Dennis Hursh, who brings over 40 years of experience in representing physicians. In this discussion, Dennis delves into the multifaceted world of physicians working in private…
Tennessee Dr. Ralph Thomas Reach is a vastly experienced addiction medicine physician. Continued application of his knowledge and pioneering experience could improve the opioid drug overdose death rate in his state. Unfortunately, the state government …
As time passes, we have more new names for what we used to call quality assurance, but it appears to me to now be a public relations issue and have very little to do with quality. Years ago, I returned home about 10:00 p.m. on Sunday night. I had spent…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
