ECRI just published in its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2025 that the risks of dismissing patient, family, and caregiver concerns is now the number one safety concern. The term refers to instances where patients feel their symptoms are dismissed, min…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician assistant David Olson discusses his article, “Taking a break from medicine: a journey to rediscover joy and purpose.” He describes feeling trapped in…
An excerpt from Narrative Medicine: New and Selected Essays. One of my adult daughters recently reminded me of a cherished memory. When she was about four years old, we spent a few hours together at a small, independently owned bookstore. I selected bo…
Let’s talk about a trend I’m seeing—and honestly, I can’t stay quiet about it anymore. Across the country, more and more NP programs are telling highly experienced family nurse practitioners (FNPs) working in acute care settings that …
Silence is a prison that locks away the truth, hiding it in the shadows of life. Words yearn to be spoken, but are instead swallowed whole. It’s a safer alternative than facing an empty void. Your gaze is directed elsewhere, avoiding the person w…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician advocate and physical therapist Kim Downey, physician coach Erin Hurley, and patient advocate Dawn Veselka discuss their article, “Spreading hope one card …
Today I want to speak into something we don’t talk about enough. In a world where female physicians are constantly pulled in every direction—as doctors, mothers, wives, daughters—we often forget our own personhood. Between closing charts, answeri…
Many years ago, I thought I was going to be a mechanical engineer. My studies revolved around case-based learning and field work, all of which I enjoyed immensely. Then I learned about biomedical engineering and decided to go to medical school. For the…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Interventional physiatrist Francisco M. Torres discusses his article “The key to longevity: fitness, mindset, and nutrition.” He challenges societal assumption…
Imagine walking through the hospital and seeing a colleague you haven’t worked with in years. The moment your eyes meet, a giant smile spreads across both of your faces—pure, genuine joy. There’s an instant connection, an unspoken recogniti…
