A woman sat nervously in front of me, eyes wide, voice low. “I saw this video on TikTok,” she said. “Now I’m not sure I want to try it.” “It” was semaglutide—one of the most transformative medications we’…
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The weaponization of rules: How regulatory overreach puts physicians and health care at risk
In recent years, an alarming trend has emerged within the health care system, one that is eroding the very backbone of medical care delivery: the physician. What once were rules and regulations designed to protect and elevate the standard of medical ca…
How to speak the language of leadership to improve doctor wellness [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, “Physician wellness is a strategic imperative—not a moral crusade.” The conversation foc…
Ethical dilemmas in using unclaimed bodies for medical research
In January, I wrote regarding the biased NBC report on unidentified bodies from a coroner’s office being used by a medical school. Subsequently, the network aired two related episodes. The second report centered on a self-employed purveyor of bod…
The Nova Oath: a physician’s pledge to courageous and ethical care
The Nova Oath is a modern physician’s declaration of courageous care and ethical impact: I stand not merely as a technician of the body, but as a steward of life, a witness to pain, and a catalyst for healing. I vow: To do more than avoid harm — …
AI is not a threat to radiologists. It’s a distraction from what truly matters in medicine.
As a radiologist, I’ve heard the same question too many times, usually from anxious medical students struggling to decide if they should pursue radiology: “Is AI going to replace radiologists?” I understand the concern. I had similar …
How deep transcranial magnetic stimulation is transforming mental health care
As a psychiatrist deeply committed to my patients’ well-being, there are moments etched into my memory—moments of profound suffering, struggle, and ultimately, redemption. I vividly recall Sarah (name changed for confidentiality), a 45-year-old t…
True stories of doctors reclaiming their humanity in a system that challenges it
There’s a quiet rebellion happening in medicine. A movement of physicians no longer willing to sacrifice their humanity for productivity quotas, administrative burdens, or the illusion of perfection. We wrote White Coats, Courageous Hearts with t…
How Gen Z is transforming mental health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, and wellness advocate Vaishali Jha discusses her article, “Gen Z is already transforming mental health care—are we listening?” The…
Nurses aren’t eating their young — we’re starving the profession
I know what I’m about to say is unpopular, and maybe even controversial within our field — but I need to say it. I’ve been a nurse for 18 years. I care deeply about my patients, and I care about the future of this profession. But I’m …
