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Why You Should Consider Shadowing Opportunities
The knee-jerk reaction may be to say no because we don’t have the time or inclination, but it is i...
Jun 22, 2023
Dr. MedLaw: Courts and End-of-Life Issues
A December, 2022 ruling on physician-assisted suicide by the Supreme Court of Massachusetts provided...
Jun 8, 2023
Answers to Chronic Pain May Lie in the Nerves
While neuropathic pain may be difficult to diagnose, peripheral nerve surgeons now have many effecti...
Jun 1, 2023
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THE DOCTOR’S VOICE COLUMNISTS
By sharing their voices, our guest columnists aim to educate, inspire, and raise awareness about important medical issues, ultimately promoting a more informed and engaged medical society.
From the Editor 
Physician’s Weekly Editor-in-Chief Linda Girgis, MD, discusses the ins and outs of patient care, job satisfaction, and work-life balance from her perspective as a primary care physician.
Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP
Why You Should Consider Shadowing Opportunities
The knee-jerk reaction may be to say no because we don’t have the time or inclination, but it is i...
Jun 22, 2023
Handling Disease Clusters in the Outpatient Setting
As doctors, we know many diseases have seasons. We can expect influenza in winter months and gastroi...
May 9, 2023
Addressing the Problem of Obesity in the Exam Room
According to the CDC, more than 40% of adults living in the US meet the criteria for being obese. Th...
Apr 18, 2023
McDonald’s Musings 
Physician’s Weekly editorial board member Alex McDonald, MD, explores the role physicians can play in society beyond the office, clinic, or hospital.
Alex McDonald, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP
For Acute Musculoskeletal Injury, MOVE, Not RICE
For acute musculoskeletal injury, it's time to re-educate physicians, as well as patients, to utiliz...
Dec 20, 2022
Physicians Are Critical to Restoring Trust in Healthcare
The tools & skills to effectively communicate science & medicine are lacking, especially in ...
Oct 6, 2022
Why & How Physicians Must Combat Misinformation
Stemming the tide of pervasive medical misinformation & disinformation is going to take all phys...
Aug 11, 2022
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Dr. MedLaw 
Board-certified radiologist and a malpractice attorney “Dr. MedLaw” covers all things at the intersection of medicine and law.
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: HIPAA Authorization Liability
I’m a physiatrist so a lot of my patients have ongoing lawsuits over slip-and-falls and MVA’s an...
May 4, 2023
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: Limitations of a Follow-Up
I’m still have a lot of loan debt so I’m doing some shifts in an urgicare to help pay that off. ...
Apr 27, 2023
Dr. MedLaw Q&A: When to Inform of Potential Malpractice Case
Q: The colonoscopist at a private endoscopy center perforated a patient’s transverse colon. The pa...
Apr 20, 2023
Medical Fiction 
A collection of stories drawn from real cases in the US OSHA incident report database or similar sources and therefore entirely realistic, even if seemingly outlandish.
Medical Fiction: Professor Grimes and His Crimes
A paranoid professor teaches medical students to be martyrs and plutocrats, but his twisted philosop...
May 19, 2023
Medical Fiction: Loathsome Lance and the Gender Reveal
Herbert patiently navigates the challenges of planning a potluck, complete with a gender reveal and ...
May 12, 2023
Engaging With New Patient Demographics for Growth & Expansion
Before engaging with a new patient demographic, it is important for medical practices to understand ...
May 11, 2023
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Words of Wellness 
David Epstein, MD, applies his advocacy and education efforts and mission to educate others on topics of acute illness and injury via columns that apply to all doctors.
David Epstein, MD, MS, FAAFP
The Public Good and Vaccination: Understanding the Broader Impact of Individual Choices
A couple of months ago, I went to Home Depot to return a rented carpet cleaner. ...
Apr 11, 2023
The Price
The price to excel and move to the next level can be measured in time, money, effort, or any number ...
Feb 22, 2023
Zebras & CPR
Damar Hamlin's story is important to bring awareness of rare diseases, like commotio cordis, to the ...
Jan 10, 2023
A Dose of Knowledge 
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh, offers helpful insights for physicians from her perspective as a pharmacist, as well as thoughts on how physicians and pharmacists can better help one another.
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh
Medical Fiction: Professor Grimes and His Crimes
A paranoid professor teaches medical students to be martyrs and plutocrats, but his twisted philosop...
May 19, 2023
Medical Fiction: Loathsome Lance and the Gender Reveal
Herbert patiently navigates the challenges of planning a potluck, complete with a gender reveal and ...
May 12, 2023
Engaging With New Patient Demographics for Growth & Expansion
Before engaging with a new patient demographic, it is important for medical practices to understand ...
May 11, 2023
Tales From the ICU
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh, offers helpful insights for physicians from her perspective as a pharmacist, as well as thoughts on how physicians and pharmacists can better help one another.
Yvette C. Terrie, RPh
Medical Fiction: Professor Grimes and His Crimes
A paranoid professor teaches medical students to be martyrs and plutocrats, but his twisted philosop...
May 19, 2023
Medical Fiction: Loathsome Lance and the Gender Reveal
Herbert patiently navigates the challenges of planning a potluck, complete with a gender reveal and ...
May 12, 2023
Engaging With New Patient Demographics for Growth & Expansion
Before engaging with a new patient demographic, it is important for medical practices to understand ...
May 11, 2023
From the Obesity Medicine Association 
Members of the Obesity Medicine Association provide guidance and insights on caring for patients with obesity.A collection of stories drawn from real cases in the US OSHA incident report database or similar sources and therefore entirely realistic, even if seemingly outlandish.
Weight Stigma and its Impacts on Mental Health
Weight stigma is when one is treated differently than others because of their weight. It can be over...
Mar 30, 2023
Obesity Medicine Opens 2023 With Important Advances
Announcements from the AMA and the AAP, plus innovative drug launches, are some of the major develop...
Feb 6, 2023
Obesity: One Disease, Many Solutions
A spectrum of treatment options exists to help patients with obesity achieve their health goals...
Jul 25, 2022
The Happy MD@PW 
"From his perspective as a life balance coach and physician trainer, Dike Drummond, MD, focuses on recognizing and addressing physician burnout."
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How Social Media Can Be a Positive Force in the Healthcare Industry
Another positive aspect of medical social media is its ability to expand the lines of social and int...
Jun 6, 2023
Women Physicians Still Face Pay Inequities
Disparities in pay based on gender are, unfortunately, a persistent problem in our country for all s...
May 30, 2023
Stopping the Process of ‘Patient Dumping’
A Las Vegas news crew captured footage of a for-profit hospital, Valley Hospital Medical Center, ref...
May 23, 2023
How Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Negatively Affects CHCs’ Revenue & Patient Care
Community Health Centers (CHCs) are essential lifelines for many of the country’s rural and urban ...
May 16, 2023
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A Doctor’s Three Energy Accounts 2
by Dike Drummond, MD.
When discussing the personal energy of a practicing physician, you must first discard any comparison to a battery. The Energizer Bunny stops when his ba...
Nov 23, 2023
A Doctor’s Three Energy Accounts
by Dike Drummond, MD.
When discussing the personal energy of a practicing physician, you must first discard any comparison to a battery. The Energizer Bunny stops when his ba...
Aug 03, 2023
Why You Should Consider Shadowing Opportunities
The knee-jerk reaction may be to say no because we don’t have the time or inclination, but it is important to remember that students are the future of our healthcare system, and we want well-trained doctors to step into our shoes after we are done ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Dr. MedLaw: Courts and End-of-Life Issues
A December, 2022 ruling on physician-assisted suicide by the Supreme Court of Massachusetts provided clarifying insight on how judges analyze end-of-life issues....
Jun 08, 2023
Answers to Chronic Pain May Lie in the Nerves
While neuropathic pain may be difficult to diagnose, peripheral nerve surgeons now have many effective surgical options for treating nerve pain at its source....
Jun 01, 2023
Medical Fiction: Terry, Colin, and the Wigomat
At a struggling newspaper, bitter rivals Terrence and Colin fight over a coffee machine. When the company downsizes, Terrence plots a vengeful farewell gift....
May 26, 2023
“It’s Not About Me”: Coping With Grief and Loss as a Medical Professional
As I sat with a family who decided to terminally extubate their critically ill child, I couldn’t be overwhelmed by the sadness because it wasn’t about me. As I watched the emergency team perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an infant with no ...
May 25, 2023
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Medical Fiction: Professor Grimes and His Crimes
A paranoid professor teaches medical students to be martyrs and plutocrats, but his twisted philosophy makes school toxic and turns anatomy class fatal....
May 19, 2023
Building a Physical Activity Plan for Patients With Obesity
While exercise is not the primary driver of weight loss, physical activity plus a dietary plan geared toward weight loss preserves muscle mass....
May 18, 2023
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How Social Media Can Be a Positive Force in the Healthcare Industry
Another positive aspect of medical social media is its ability to expand the lines of social and int...
Jun 6, 2023
Women Physicians Still Face Pay Inequities
Disparities in pay based on gender are, unfortunately, a persistent problem in our country for all s...
May 30, 2023
Stopping the Process of ‘Patient Dumping’
A Las Vegas news crew captured footage of a for-profit hospital, Valley Hospital Medical Center, ref...
May 23, 2023
How Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Negatively Affects CHCs’ Revenue & Patient Care
Community Health Centers (CHCs) are essential lifelines for many of the country’s rural and urban ...
May 16, 2023
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