Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician executive Jay Anders discusses his article, “Health care’s data problem: the real obstacle to AI success.” Jay asserts that the transformative …
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Why so many physicians struggle to feel proud—even when they should
In medicine, we were taught to value humility over pride. To downplay our successes. To “just do our job.” Even as we achieve remarkable things, we rarely pause to acknowledge them, let alone celebrate. Pride feels risky. Many physicians wo…
If I had to choose: Choosing the patient over the protocol
It was after dinner at The Goring, just the three of us—Ulla, David Chipp, and me. The kind of dinner where the wine lingers longer than the food, and the conversation slips into the quietly personal. David, once Reuters’ correspondent in Peking …
How a TV drama exposed the hidden grief of doctors
Like many of us in health care, I recently became engrossed in The Pitt. If you’re still watching—or plan to—consider this your spoiler alert. HBO’s new medical drama immerses viewers in a grueling 14-hour shift in the ER of a trauma center…
Why adults need to rediscover the power of play
Have you been encouraged to play more by your medical providers recently? Most likely, the answer is “no.” However, as a family medicine physician myself, I have begun to see the importance of play for many aspects of our health. When schol…
How collaboration across medical disciplines and patient advocacy cured a rare disease [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Patient advocate Tami Burdick discusses her article, “How collaboration saved my life from a rare disease doctors couldn’t diagnose.” Tami shares her per…
5 cancer myths that could delay your diagnosis or treatment
Having worked with patients for more than 25 years, I’ve witnessed the courage, determination, and unbreakable spirit of those facing a cancer diagnosis. But I’ve also seen the questions, uncertainties, and misinformation they and their fam…
When bleeding disorders meet IVF: Navigating von Willebrand disease in fertility treatment
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, affecting approximately 1 percent of the population, though clinically significant symptoms occur in about 1 in 10,000 individuals. It is caused by a deficiency or dysfunction…
The hidden cost of becoming a doctor: a South Asian perspective
Everyone talks about the pride of earning that “Dr.” title. But few speak about the ugly journey of medical school: the isolation, exhaustion, and invisible battles. There’s never a shortage of people telling you to work hard. What th…
Physician patriots: the forgotten founders who lit the torch of liberty
In a few weeks, we will be celebrating our 249th Independence Day, which brings celebratory vibes but concerns about how the Constitution is being ignored. Who will stand to defend it? In today’s America—where civil liberties are too often dismis…
