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Youth are changing perceptions of death: Here ’ s what they want you to know
There is a diary entry of mine (Sparks) from when I learned that the pandemic would last longer than we initially thought. 17 years old at the time, I described my feelings of fear at the thought that I may die. “I don’t know if there’s even a point to planning for the future anymore.” Read more… Youth are changing perceptions of death: Here’s what they want you to know originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Navigating the spiritual crisis in modern medicine [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We’re joined by Dike Drummond, family physician and founder of TheHappyMD.com. Our discussion delves into the spiritual crisis facing employed physicians, where the idealism that once inspired them to pursue medicine clashes with the harsh realities of modern medical practice. Dike Read more… Navigating the spiritual crisis in modern medicine [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 15, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

How psychiatry fails trauma survivors
Psychiatry has a duty to be trauma-informed, given that 50 to 60 percent of the general population, and around 90 percent of people with severe mental illness, have a lifetime history of at least one traumatic event. Yet the mental health system often falls short. Consider involuntary hospitalization in a psychiatric unit. Losing one’s freedom Read more… How psychiatry fails trauma survivors originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 15, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

The essential human element in AI integration
This article explores the Read more… The essential human element in AI integration originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 15, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Tech Health IT Source Type: blogs

Navigating self-judgment with compassion
Earlier this week, I made a stupid mistake, and that mistake cost us our dental and vision insurance for the year 2024. You see, I had my COBRA from my old job that I had planned to keep, as the kids still had braces, and switching midway apparently resulted in non-coverage. So, I spent a Read more… Navigating self-judgment with compassion originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 15, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

AI in medical practices [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join Robert Murry, chief medical officer at NextGen Healthcare, to delve into the transformative power of artificial intelligence in rural medical practices. Robert, also known as a country doctor practicing in the picturesque “horse country” of New Jersey, shares his firsthand Read more… AI in medical practices [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Health IT Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Too many older adults are taking risky sedative medications
A recent investigation in Quebec uncovered a concerning trend: benzodiazepines — medications commonly used for sleep or anxiety — are being overprescribed. This investigation has prompted the Quebec College of Physicians to closely examine the usage of these medications. But this issue extends beyond Quebec’s borders; across Canada, these medications are being prescribed at alarming rates. Read more… Too many older adults are taking risky sedative medications originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Meds Geriatrics Medications Source Type: blogs

Saving lives with naloxone: perspectives from the frontline
According to a recent report by the Stanford-Lancet Commission on the North American Opioid Crisis, “more than 600,000 people in the USA and Canada have died from opioid overdose since 1999, and a staggering 1.2 million more are estimated to die due to overdose by 2029.” The opioid crisis has reinforced hard lessons learned in Read more… Saving lives with naloxone: perspectives from the frontline originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors:
An excerpt from A Schizoid at Smith: How Overparenting Leads to Underachieving. “Work always lacks effort,” “Just no interest whatsoever,” “Inattention,” “Disturbance,” “Silly conduct,” the teachers’ remarks read. All those criticisms could have defined your scribe’s output. They are rather the report card marginalia of a class clown. Another outstanding pupil with an alleged 29 Read more… Overparenting: Finding solace amidst criticism originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Charting efficiency secrets [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join nurse practitioner Erica Dorn as we delve into practical strategies to enhance charting efficiency. From leveraging smart phrases and templates to setting boundaries with patients, Erica shares valuable tips to streamline the documentation process. We’ll explore the impact of excessive Read more… Charting efficiency secrets [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Health IT Source Type: blogs

Finding joy beyond medicine: a tale of pet companionship
My question to all the health care workers is, “Have you ever kept pets or tried to keep them?” If the answer is “yes,” then you are indeed very lucky. I think there are only two sources that can bring utter joy to humans in this life. One of them is children, and the other Read more… Finding joy beyond medicine: a tale of pet companionship originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs

Navigating organizational dysfunction: lessons from Boeing
If it ain’t Boeing, I ain’t going—at one time, public opinion of an engineering company run by engineers. Today, perception is a little different. The multinational conglomerate and defense contractor owns some staggering recent mishaps—safety systems, door plugs, unclear technical issues. A disconnect between senior management and hands-on employees is reported. Analysts consider recent events Read more… Navigating organizational dysfunction: lessons from Boeing originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

Dealing with discouragement: strategies for aspiring medical students
Do you remember times when your dreams, hopes, and aspirations were crushed by teachers and other authority figures? We’ve all encountered such times. These experiences shape our character in negative ways and can lead to devastating psychological effects. This kind of negative influence can greatly impact our self-esteem and self-worth, instilling a deep-seated fear of Read more… Dealing with discouragement: strategies for aspiring medical students originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Education Medical school Source Type: blogs

Which study is right? Investigating the impact of screening on breast cancer mortality
A splashy headline in The Washington Post caught my attention: “Breast cancer death rate dropped 58 percent over 44 years in U.S.” A Stanford Medicine news story reports that this victorious conclusion is based on “a new multicenter study led by Stanford Medicine clinicians and biomedical data scientists.” Using observational data, clinical trial data, and simulation modeling, the researchers Read more… Which study is right? Investigating the impact of screening on breast cancer mortality originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs

A doctor turned singing sensation [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with Sydelle Ross, an anesthesiologist who has discovered the healing power of music in her practice. Join us as Sydelle shares her journey from a childhood dream of becoming a singing doctor to her current role, where she Read more… A doctor turned singing sensation [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Anesthesiology Source Type: blogs