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From scrubs to success: Mastering health care attire [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join retired cardiologist and physician coach Sarah Samaan as we explore the significance of professional attire in health care. Discover how clothing choices impact patient perceptions, gender biases, and the doctor-patient relationship. We’ll also delve into practical tips for health care professionals looking to Read more… From scrubs to success: Mastering health care attire [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

From trusted family doctors to silent white walls
The face of health care in today’s world is unfamiliar to me in many ways. When I was growing up, the family doctor was a well-known and respected member of the community. Patients trusted their doctor to help them navigate life’s challenges – the loss of a loved one, a cancer diagnosis, a complicated pregnancy, Read more… From trusted family doctors to silent white walls originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Truth be told: We have a leadership crisis, not a health care crisis
In the annals of history, the transformative impact of a few courageous leaders has left an indelible mark, altering the course of nations and reshaping the face of societies. From the visionary leadership of figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to the groundbreaking initiatives of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, history is replete Read more… Truth be told: We have a leadership crisis, not a health care crisis originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Policy Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs

Are hospital CEOs overpaid? One lawyer ’ s skeptical take on executive compensation.
As somebody who has reviewed physician employment agreements for 40 years or so, I have to admit I am more than a little jaundiced when it comes to the subject of hospital executive compensation. I’m not altogether convinced that one health system CEO really “earned” the $35.5 million he was reported to have been paid Read more… Are hospital CEOs overpaid? One lawyer’s skeptical take on executive compensation. originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Finance Practice Management Source Type: blogs

Dry January ’ s untold value for older adults: a health revolution beyond youth
As Dry January gains popularity and inspires millions of people to abstain from alcohol for a month, its focus appears to be geared towards young adults. A demographic that is often overlooked, but is likely to benefit significantly from this movement, is older adults. The National Survey on Drug Use and Heavy Drinking found that Read more… Dry January’s untold value for older adults: a health revolution beyond youth originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Geriatrics Source Type: blogs

Reconnecting with nature and spirituality in psychiatry [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Vanessa Velez, a psychiatrist, as we explore the fascinating connection between our inner selves, the natural world, and the demands of modern life. Delve into the importance of bringing back the concept of “psyche” or soul into psychiatry, and discover practical techniques for Read more… Reconnecting with nature and spirituality in psychiatry [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Primary care ’ s role in your wellbeing
As primary care providers, we play an integral role in shaping the lives of our patients in critical ways. We are in the unique position to delve into a patient’s unique biomedical, psychosocial, economic, and cultural background, which allows us to understand each patient at a deeper level with a nuanced perspective. This holistic view Read more… Primary care’s role in your wellbeing originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Apple Vision Pro rebooting medical diagnosis
An excerpt from Apple Vision Healthcare Pioneers: A Community for Professionals & Patients. In health care technology, diagnostics, and disease detection have undergone significant advancements, notably with the introduction of Apple Vision Pro. Developed by Apple Inc., this cutting-edge technology promises to transform the early detection and diagnosis of diseases, marrying the clinical understanding of Read more… Apple Vision Pro rebooting medical diagnosis originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Tech Health IT Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs

Beyond Ozempic: Why one size doesn ’t fit all in weight loss
I grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, which is generally associated with a diet of all fried food. Prior to medical school, I thought many adults around me would eventually succumb to a diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes since they didn’t appear to think either was a big deal. However, my medical education quickly revealed that Read more… Beyond Ozempic: Why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Obesity Source Type: blogs

Transforming health practices through feedback [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Ram Krishnan, a technology executive. Discover the power of provider feedback in improving health practices and gain valuable insights into fostering a supportive feedback culture, anonymous feedback mechanisms, and leveraging technology for continuous improvement. Learn from Ram’s expertise and real-world examples as we Read more… Transforming health practices through feedback [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Practice Management Source Type: blogs

The medical profession ’ s silent struggle: Business knowledge matters
Isn’t it incredible that generations of physicians today still do not know how to make money in a professional business way that is easy to learn, implement, and use? Aside from the fact that every medical school in our nation over the last century has refused to even tell medical students that they would benefit Read more… The medical profession’s silent struggle: Business knowledge matters originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 18, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Finance Practice Management Source Type: blogs

Autism spectrum disorder and medicine: strengths, challenges, and stories
Dr. Shaun Murphy (played by Freddie Highmore) stars in ABC’s The Good Doctor, a television drama that centers around an autistic surgeon whose job at the hospital was frequently threatened and would be lost if it were not for the practical and emotional support from the hospital president. I don’t know how many “Doctor Murphys” Read more… Autism spectrum disorder and medicine: strengths, challenges, and stories originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 18, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Neurology Source Type: blogs

Mastering the art of efficient patient encounters: tips for physicians
An excerpt from No Work After Hours: Tools to Maintain a Pleasant, Efficient, and Productive Clinic Without Work Before or After Hours. The patient encounter is the core of clinical physician practices. That’s why we went to medical school from the very beginning. The excitement and passion for seeing sick patients and helping them on Read more… Mastering the art of efficient patient encounters: tips for physicians originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 18, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Tech Health IT Source Type: blogs

AI-powered health care messaging [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join physician executive Justin Norden as he delves into the world of health care messaging and how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are transforming patient communication. Discover how LLMs can streamline patient messaging workflows, improve response quality, and alleviate the burden on health Read more… AI-powered health care messaging [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 18, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Health IT Source Type: blogs

A year-in-review process for busy physicians
More than a decade ago I hired my first coach, and life was never the same. During my time with the life coach, I experienced first-hand the value of an end-of-year process that goes deeper than setting a New Year’s resolution. Years have passed. As a busy physician, I’ve told myself that I don’t have Read more… A year-in-review process for busy physicians originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 17, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs