I’m in this place of noticing—not reacting—simply noticing the dance between myself and my environment, in the clinical setting and beyond. I’m noticing myself in conversation with colleagues. I’m asking the tough questions I hadnR…
Category: primary care
From the other side of the table: a plea for empathy
Unless you’ve lived it, you can’t fully understand. We’ve all cared for patients with cancer. We’ve delivered hard news, sat beside bedsides, explained scan results, and offered hope when we could. We’ve been the calm in t…
From healers to influencers: How fear took over health care advice
How or when did physicians move from being teachers and healers who comfort and ease fear and pain to fear-inducing informational social media establishments? I am a huge fan of sharing information and using tools and technology to do so with a larger …
Why health care workers deserve more than a thank you [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Anesthesiologist Colleen Naglee discusses her article, “We should tip health care workers too.” Colleen reflects on the rise of tipping culture in everyday ser…
The modern health care professional: How to combine skills from different fields to redefine your career
Gone are the days when careers followed linear paths and job titles neatly fit into predefined boxes. Today’s health care industry celebrates versatility, and hybrid professionals are redefining what it means to succeed. A hybrid health care prof…
Why health care is collapsing under corporate greed [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Family nurse practitioner Bettina Reed discusses her article, “The hidden crisis in health care: How corporate greed is destroying patient care.” Drawing from …
Flatline: Our nation is dying, and we’re ignoring the signs
She arrives at the emergency room, her body limp, her breath shallow. The gurney rushes through the glass doors, past her family, who stand frozen in place, their eyes wide with fear. Her teenage daughter grips her little brother’s hand, whisperi…
Physician wellness is a strategic imperative—not a moral crusade
To advocate effectively for physician well-being, we must be strategic rather than reactive. In today’s ever-evolving health care landscape, transformation is not driven by passion alone but by thoughtful alignment with the priorities of those wh…
I almost left health care: my nurse practitioner burnout story
My journey in nursing has led me to experiences and insights I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I declared nursing as my major because I was passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives. I envisioned sitting by patients̵…
10 ways health care might be killing you (and what you can do about it)
Health care is meant to heal, but what if it’s quietly doing the opposite? While we rely on medical professionals, hospitals, and treatments to keep us healthy, the system has hidden dangers that can put lives at risk. For every life saved, count…
