I was having a conversation with a colleague about a state-funded Medicaid managed care organization (MCO). She told me that the mental health performance measures used by the state to evaluate the MCO were all “placement and provider issues,R…
Category: primary care
What does the term “doctor” mean, who can use it, and does it matter?
From the Oxford Dictionary: Doctor. a qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician. (a number of synonyms are listed, including “quack”) a person who holds a doctorate. Increasingly, non-physicians are using the term “doctor.” Clearly, a…
Empathetic patient care: Addressing disability in education
The students entered, chattering among themselves about their recent break. This is their interviewing and communication class, and today’s guest lecturer is a bit different than the usual physician educator. Speaking today is Linda Long-Bellil, …
Holocaust survivor’s hidden past: a doctor’s discovery
As a medical doctor, I have peered into the lives of many patients who have unique experiences. When I started practice 40 years ago, some of my patients had parents who lived during the Civil War; a few fought in the Spanish-American War, and more rec…
Balancing life and medicine [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for an engaging podcast conversation with Kim Downey, a physical therapist, and Stephen Lewellis, a dermatologist. They share their unique professional journeys, discussing the chal…
Empathy meets efficiency: a health care transformation [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Matthew Troup, a physician assistant and health care executive, as we explore the critical issue of balancing empathy and efficiency in modern medicine. Matthew shares his personal jou…
Decoding doctor designations: the crucial need to ditch the “provider” label
Health care terminology has evolved significantly over the years, with the term “provider” becoming a standard reference for various health care professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. While the t…
Combatting physician burnout: the case for subsidized vacations
Physician burnout is a pressing issue in the health care industry, with detrimental effects on both health care providers and the American public. Family physicians, in particular, play a crucial role in the well-being of individuals and communities. T…
The connection between organ systems and skin health in Chinese medicine
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), health is perceived as a holistic concept that encompasses not only the physical aspects of our bodies but also the emotional and spiritual dimensions. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have long held the…
The power of storytelling in your resume
Compelling storytelling on your resume can help you stand out as a job candidate. However, storytelling and the story of your life (which is the meaning of curriculum vitae) are not the same. With so many resumes flooding the job market, it can be chal…
