“Shame on you for glorifying people leaving such a noble profession.” That’s a little … intense. I was jolted but, unfortunately, not surprised by this negative comment on my LinkedIn post—a post sharing my story of resigning fr…
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The truth about the orgasm gap and how to bridge it
If you have followed my blogs for the past few years, you know that I have focused on practice management, the business of a medical practice, and recently AI. This blog will depart from those topics and discuss a clinical topic, the orgasm gap, that I…
Managing litigation and medical malpractice stress [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Psychotherapist and litigation stress coach Gail Fiore discusses her KevinMD article, “Recognizing and addressing medical malpractice stress syndrome (MMSS).” …
From surviving to thriving: a new era in breast cancer care
Breast cancer recovery is about more than survival—it’s about reclaiming a vibrant, fulfilling life. Instead of focusing solely on survivorship, we need to embrace what I call “livingship”: the journey of truly thriving after treatmen…
Are you protecting your career? 5 essential questions about your NP liability insurance
A nurse practitioner (NP) in urgent care saw a patient with a severe headache following a fall. Initial testing and symptoms suggested a concussion, leading to discharge. However, when the patient’s worsening condition later revealed an elevated …
Solving a hidden challenge: 10 tips to reduce diagnostic error in the emergency department
Diagnostic error is a difficult issue to track in the emergency department (ED). For a good reason, too: The patient population is so transient it’s difficult to detect a “missed” diagnosis. It’s less readily apparent than medic…
Wisdom for new nurses: lessons from a 30-year ICU veteran
Dear new nurse graduate, Welcome to a world unlike any other—a world brimming with happiness, sadness, confusion, self-doubt, defeat, and heroism. You’ve just stepped onto the first rung of a ladder that reaches into the unknown. Nursing is not e…
Exploring the rapid impact of AI on modern medicine [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Internal medicine physician Melvin Speisman discusses his KevinMD article, “How AI is transforming medicine faster than ever before.” In this episode, Melvin e…
How society forgets the invisible elderly and why their stories matter
Age should not define a person or diminish respect from others. There is a generation of people overlooked every day, and little attention is paid to this growing problem. As people age, they may become less visible within their communities. It can see…
The future of diversity in medical schools is under threat
The recent decision by the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its website has sparked a significant debate within the academic community. This move, aimed at complying with an executive o…
