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AI in American medicine [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with physician executive Robert Pearl to explore the revolutionary concepts presented in his latest book, ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine. Join us as Robert delves into the transformative potential Read more… AI in American medicine [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Health IT Source Type: blogs

Your A+ in anatomy and physiology won ’ t improve the American health care system  
March 30th marks National Doctors’ Day – a day meant to honor the immense work and impact physicians have in caring for our patients and their communities. As resident physicians, we are proud and honored to have joined this noble profession. However, on this particular Doctors’ Day, we are also acutely aware that medicine is–once Read more… Your A+ in anatomy and physiology won’t improve the American health care system  originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors:

The compassion crisis in U.S. health care
No, I am not suggesting a new medical diagnosis, but I am merely pointing out a society-wide ailment in our U.S. culture. In support of my contention, I point to Compassionomics, the superb 2019 book by Drs. Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli. In their compelling science-based presentation, the authors state, “Specifically, the hypothesis is that providing Read more… The compassion crisis in U.S. health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Emergency Medicine Source Type: blogs

Navigating COVID: a journey from academic intensity to healing
Springtime. Blooming trees. Green grass. Cool winds. Sunny skies. COVID. That is where my mind wanders every year since 2020, when the season turns. I flash back to the drive between the hospital and my home. Every evening after fighting a losing battle at an academic institution hell-bent on ignoring and downplaying the horror that Read more… Navigating COVID: a journey from academic intensity to healing originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions COVID Critical Care Source Type: blogs

A tribute to primary care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join family medicine physician Eleanor Bueno as she expresses heartfelt gratitude to a cherished primary care colleague and friend. Eleanor’s letter poignantly reminds us of the profound connections forged in primary care. From guiding families through postpartum challenges to navigating unexpected Read more… A tribute to primary care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Navigating post-match disappointment: What to do if you did not match
Over the last few weeks, I’ve spoken to applicants who did not match in the 2024 NRMP match. They are just a few of the thousands of highly qualified students and physicians who did not match this cycle. This is a wrenching experience, and it can be hard to pick yourself up and move on Read more… Navigating post-match disappointment: What to do if you did not match originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Education Residency Source Type: blogs

Unworthiness nearly killed me
In 2016, I sat on a hospital bed in Utah, having flown from North Carolina for specialized medical treatment as my life was slowly slipping away from starvation. During this time, I was in the Air Force and an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident completing the medical school portion of my training, which I loved. Read more… Unworthiness nearly killed me originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Navigating family skepticism: a physician ’ s dilemma
As I stepped into the hospital waiting room, the anxious eyes of family members greeted me, their worry palpable as they awaited news about their ailing patriarch. Quickly, I introduced myself and delved into the heart of the matter. “I wanted to talk to you about your father’s condition. It’s not easy news, but I Read more… Navigating family skepticism: a physician’s dilemma originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Critical Care Source Type: blogs

Biotechnology and biological warfare [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We welcome Ketan Desai, a physician executive, as we’ll delve into the fascinating and concerning realm of biological warfare and bioterrorism. Join us as we explore historical instances of biological weapons, the implications of genetic technology advancements, and the ethical considerations Read more… Biotechnology and biological warfare [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Emergency Medicine Infectious Disease Source Type: blogs

Doctors beware: Your credentials could land you in prison
I hate to say that we should follow the Fox Mulder School of Paranoia on this one, but the evidence is clear. You can go to prison for what others do with your credentials. Being a doctor comes with incredible privileges, or at least it used to. Now, with the corporate takeover of medical care, Read more… Doctors beware: Your credentials could land you in prison originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Pain Management Source Type: blogs

Fulfilling fatherhood and a thriving medical practice: my story
I started having children towards the end of my medical school. By the time I became a resident, I already had two young boys. My wife was also a pathology resident at that time. We worked hard and were fortunate to have parents who helped us occasionally. However, we still missed out on a lot Read more… Fulfilling fatherhood and a thriving medical practice: my story originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Non-opioid post-op pain relief [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we sit down with Amy Baxter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine, to explore how societal factors, deceptive marketing, and profit-driven health care systems have contributed to the opioid epidemic. Amy will shed light on the effectiveness Read more… Non-opioid post-op pain relief [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Pain Management Source Type: blogs

I had a (incorrect) memory screening. Have you even had one?
Although it’s hard for me to comprehend and even harder to admit, I’m “of age” to be on Medicare. Recently, I visited my primary care physician (PCP) for a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, a one-hour appointment that requires the inclusion of a cognitive screening—whether or not the patient or clinician suspects a decline in memory, Read more… I had a (incorrect) memory screening. Have you even had one? originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Neurology Source Type: blogs

Why doctors should embrace uncertainty for better patient outcomes
Recently, I met a coaching client for her second session. As we greeted each other, it was immediately apparent that her energy and mood had shifted from the first session. She seemed lighter, her shoulders were higher, and her posture was straighter. There were smiles instead of tears. In the initial session, we discussed pressures Read more… Why doctors should embrace uncertainty for better patient outcomes originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Medicine ’ s struggle for inclusivity
Medicine, with its somewhat tarred history in the matter, has woken to the cause of inclusivity. Not too long ago, in the early twentieth century, the American Medical Association (AMA) orchestrated reforms requiring immigrant European doctors to pass rigorous qualification exams, which most American doctors themselves were highly unlikely to clear. Rather than concern about Read more… Medicine’s struggle for inclusivity originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Surgery Source Type: blogs