Awesome Doctors are not created in medical schools
Who is a doctor? Where they are made?I haven’t clearly understood the true meaning of customary Dr tag, my name carries for more than 3 decades, till I saw this. Wish, this video is played to all young medical students on their graduation day.
I am realizing with guilt, it requires a Holywood movie buff to remind us the true meaning of the famous WHO – definition of Health, done in the most holistic fashion in the year 1948. Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.So, technically, whoever serves to improve ...
Source: Dr.S.Venkatesan MD - July 1, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: dr s venkatesan Tags: Uncategorized ethics in medicine hippocrates otth on medical education Iam documentry Tom Shadyac Patch adams Source Type: blogs
Marriage and parenting tips in the year 2020 [PODCAST]
“Recently, I realized that something needed to change in my family life. With three busy daughters at three different schools who participate in multiple activities along with my full-time job as an anesthesiologist, my life depended on accurate and concise communication. However, this was the third time in a week that a ball had been […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 30, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/the-podcast-by-kevinmd" rel="tag" > The Podcast by KevinMD < /a > < /span > Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs
Do not underestimate the power of spending an extra minute with a patient and family member
One aspect of medicine that anyone who reads my work knows I ’m most passionate about is keeping excellent communication at the core of health care. It’s a vastly under-taught skill, and although medical schools are certainly getting a lot better at teaching the fundamentals than they were a few years ago, there’s still nowhere enough […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 30, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/suneel-dhand" rel="tag" > Suneel Dhand, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Hospital-Based Medicine Source Type: blogs
Three Steps States Could Take to Make Sure Learning Is More Equitable Should Schools Close Again in the Fall
The quality of remote instruction depends on whether students are able to connect and interact with educators online. But poverty is a major driver of who gets high-quality online instruction and who does not. What can states do in this new reality where high-quality instruction in remote environments will depend on students (and teachers) having online access and a device? (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - June 29, 2020 Category: Health Management Authors: Julia H. Kaufman Source Type: blogs
Racism Awareness Is Not Enough
The recent turmoil following yet another murder by police of a Black man has made it clear that systemic racism is embedded in our history and our culture. Yes, there have been real efforts to effect change over the last 50 years:
Diversity trainings have been annual events for corporations and educational institutions for decades.
Since the early 1960s, many companies, organizations, and educational institutions have designated affirmative-action or diversity officers whose job it is to make sure that qualified BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) are recruited and retained.
Black studies departments have been p...
Source: World of Psychology - June 26, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D. Tags: Racism antiracist Black Lives Matter microaggression Prejudice Source Type: blogs
When Brooklyn meets Alabama: a physician story from a 50-year career
I never expected to have a friend from Alabama. My upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, didn ’t include anyone from the South, and this was a time in American history when the South was in turmoil. I recall black and white images on our family’s TV showing federally enforced integration of schools and communities, swelling civil […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 25, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/ronald-halweil" rel="tag" > Ronald Halweil, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Otolaryngology Surgery Source Type: blogs
Religious Liberty Is Alive and Well at the U.S. Supreme Court
Walter OlsonLast week ’s Supreme Court decision inBostock v.Clayton County, interpreting employment discrimination on the basis of “sex” to include sexual orientation and gender identity, has sparked a fair bit of talk about how religious liberty is supposedly circling the legal drain (related Twitter discussionhere). The best single response I ’ve seen to these concerns isthis new article in The Dispatch by David French, himself a longtime religious liberty litigator.To summarize French ’s argument briefly: on issue after issue, notably including access to public funds/facilities, religious lit...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 24, 2020 Category: American Health Authors: Walter Olson Source Type: blogs
Supporting anti-racist American medical students: What residency programs can do
It is exciting to see so many American medical students join the protracted struggle for racial justice. Some students are involved in efforts within their institutions to affect change–both curricular and extracurricular. Others are working beyond their institutions, in the streets, and on social media. While student activism is transforming American medical schools as we […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/daniel-skinner" rel="tag" > Daniel Skinner, PhD < /a > < /span > Tags: Policy Source Type: blogs
Local Governments and the Recession
Chris EdwardsIn response to the crisis, Congress and the Federal Reserve have provided cities and states with hundreds of billions of dollars in aid. But there are calls for more from theFed chief, lobby groups such as theNational League of Cities, and Democrats andsome Republicans on Capitol Hill.News articles are whipping up fears of an apocalypse unless Congress passes another state ‐local aid package.Politicoclaims that states and cities are “slashing” services with “severe” cuts, whileEducation Weekworries about “draconian” cuts to schools. TheNew York Timessays that the virus is “ravaging” state ...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 19, 2020 Category: American Health Authors: Chris Edwards Source Type: blogs
Allergies, Colds and COVID: How to Tell the Difference
What follows is a breakdown of the symptoms of allergies, cold and flu, along with what we know so far about COVID. My hope is that this will provide parents with a quick checklist that can help assess what their child may be experiencing so they can then pursue the appropriate treatment.
Allergies
Allergies occur when the body perceives certain particles, like dust or pollen, as foreign invaders. Allergies often arise if a child did not experience much exposure (say, to pets or pollen) growing up, or the predisposition can be passed down genetically. While these tiny particles are not necessarily a threat to health, the b...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - June 17, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Allergies Colds Colds & Flu COVID-19 Source Type: blogs
How to stock a plant-based pantry (and fridge) on a budget
Given the current pandemic and related economic stressors, many of us are trying to maintain healthy habits while watching our expenses. One of the areas where we can support our immune system is through our food choices. We all have to eat, and eat several times a day, and selecting foods that support our health and our planet — while also saving money — is now a priority for many.
People are going meatless for many reasons
About a quarter of the US is now vegetarian, especially people ages 25 to 34. A survey from 2017 studied US attitudes toward animal farming, and found that 54% of Americans were trying to purchase ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - June 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Uma Naidoo, MD Tags: Cooking and recipes Food as medicine Healthy Eating Heart Health Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Defund Health Care!
By KIM BELLARD
In the wake of the protests related to George Floyd’s death, there have been many calls to “defund police.” Those words come as a shock to many people, some of whom can’t imagine even reducing police budgets, much less abolishing entire police departments, as a few advocates do indeed call for.
If we’re talking about institutions that are supposed to supposed to protect us but too often cause us harm, maybe we should be talking about defunding health care as well.
America loves the police. They’re like mom and apple pie; not supporting them...
Source: The Health Care Blog - June 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: COVID-19 Health Policy george floyd Healthcare spending Kim Bellard public health Source Type: blogs
Here ’ s How You Can Define ‘ Being Nice ’ on Your Own Terms
“Don’t trade your authenticity for approval.” ~ Unknown
As a nice person, I am often conflicted because sometimes I don’t enjoy being nice. Sometimes I act nice out of moral obligation or because I’m trying to be consistent with my perceived identity.
Do you view yourself as “nice”? Do others describe you as “nice”? Do you always enjoy being “nice”? If you are unsure how you are perceived by others, ask friends and family to describe you.
I’ve been told how nice I am all my life, by family, friends, coworkers, and even bosses. It was a huge part of my personal identity. When you have a perc...
Source: World of Psychology - June 6, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Guest Author Tags: Personal Personality Publishers Self-Help Tiny Buddha Authenticity Being nice people pleaser personal identity Source Type: blogs
Protect our medical trainees during the pandemic [PODCAST]
“When I first heard about medical schools fast-tracking graduation for students and shifting young residents into high need areas to fight the pandemic of COVID-19, I thought of how panicked those students and residents must feel. Asking them to step in to fight a battle we don ’t know how to win, and envisioning them witnessing […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 4, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/the-podcast-by-kevinmd" rel="tag" > The Podcast by KevinMD < /a > < /span > Tags: Podcast COVID-19 coronavirus Infectious Disease Residency Source Type: blogs
Ideas for Reducing Racism
With the unconscionable death of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers, Americans are rightfully upset. They have taken to the streets to protest the ongoing problem of police brutality in many municipalities, as well as continued racial profiling that results in African-Americans and other minorities being targeted and harassed by police.
How do we reduce racism in America? How can we find a path where fewer Americans have racist points of view, and those who do are no longer accepted as regular members of our society?
Americans are mad. They are mad that some police officers are still using unnecessary force ...
Source: World of Psychology - June 2, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Brain and Behavior General Psychology Violence and Aggression Black Lives Matter discrimination George Floyd Prejudice Racism Source Type: blogs
