Medical training is hard for everyone, but faculty and administration influence trainee success—and have the power to drive change. This article follows “The hidden cost of medical training: Debt, depression, and despair,” which left one cr…
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How poor doctor-patient communication leads to worse outcomes [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, “How poor communication is killing patients and burning out doctors,” exploring the devastating impact …
Do microplastics cause dementia?
Let’s begin by understanding the scope of the dementia problem: According to data from Alzheimer’s Disease International, before you finish reading this sentence, someone, somewhere in the world will have developed dementia. Here comes anot…
Understanding Ramadan: a guide for dermatologists treating Muslim patients
As dermatologists, we often encounter patients with diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, each presenting unique considerations for treatment planning. For Muslim patients, Ramadan—a month-long period of fasting observed by approximately 1.8 bill…
Why friendships fade: Understanding the seasons of life
Recently, a close friend of mine reached out, expressing his frustration over our mutual friend, who, for some time now, has ignored his calls and messages. We spoke at length, the conversation charged with emotion, and the underlying theme of our exch…
Our transgender patients need our advocacy now
(I will speak here specifically about transgender folks, but also affected are those born intersex and those who identify as non-binary.) We, as physicians, have a duty to do what is right for our patients. Most, if not all of us, entered this professi…
How to combat the rise of health care ransomware [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Health care executive Cecil Pineda discusses his article, “Under siege: the escalating ransomware crisis in health care,” examining the alarming rise in cybera…
Why your EHR’s certification matters more than you think
Modern EHRs and “CEHRT” Electronic health records (EHRs) and their role in modern health care are inescapable today. But have you ever stopped to ask: Is my EHR certified? And more importantly, why does that matter? As any EHR user knows, not all…
Why your EHR’s certification matters more than you think
Modern EHRs and “CEHRT” Electronic health records (EHRs) and their role in modern health care are inescapable today. But have you ever stopped to ask: Is my EHR certified? And more importantly, why does that matter? As any EHR user knows, not all…
AI agents in health care: Balancing innovation, trust, and evidence-based implementation
Artificial intelligence (AI) agents significantly transform health care by automating routine tasks, enhancing clinical decision-making, and reducing administrative burdens. These intelligent systems are increasingly applied in medical documentation, d…
