Doctor’s Voice

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From the Physician Editor-in-Chief: Why Diversity & Inclusion Are Needed in Medicine

Unfortunately, the predominant culture in medicine is still one lacking inclusion and equity....

Jul 28, 2022

From the Physician Editor-in-Chief: What’s With HMOs’ Statin Obsession?

Basically, every diabetic should be on a statin despite their lipid levels or other qualifying conditions, according to some insurance companies. Why?...

Jun 29, 2022

From the Physician Editor-in-Chief - Chronic Pain: We Need to Ask “Why?”

As medical professionals, we need to always be able to answer the question “Why is there pain?”...

May 31, 2022

From the Physician Editor-in-Chief: Is Private Practice Doomed?

The trend for doctors staying in private practices has been steadily declining. Why Are Doctors Choosing to Leave Private Practice?...

May 02, 2022

Death With Dignity: Should Doctors Help Their Patients Die?

I see a conflict in being a professional who saves lives and also being the one who helps lives end. ...

Mar 11, 2022

From the Physician Editor-in-Chief: The Telehealth Extension & Evaluation Act Isn’t Enough

In early February, two senators introduced the Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act to extend Medicare telehealth reimbursement waivers another 2 years following the end of the public health emergency declared due to the COVID pandemic....

Feb 22, 2022

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From the Physician Editor-in-Chief - New Year, New Crisis: Can Our Healthcare System Survive?

During the past several weeks, the news about the US healthcare system has been dire. ICUs are at capacity, and patients are spending days in emergency rooms because there are no available beds. There are stories of people needing medical care being turned away because there is n...

Jan 18, 2022

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From The Physician Editor-in-Chief: The Wake of Grieving Caused by COVID-19

As tears silently rolled down my patient’s face, I could feel my own eyes grow moist. Holding back the tears that threatened to escape, I patted her hand and told her how sorry I felt. She just lost both parents to COVID, and she wasn’t allowed to be at their side when they d...

Dec 17, 2021

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Physician’s Weekly Physician Editor 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.

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Physician’s Weekly editorial board member Alex McDonald, MD, explores the role physicians can play in society beyond the office, clinic, or hospital.

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Board-certified radiologist and a malpractice attorney “Dr. MedLaw” covers all things at the intersection of medicine and law.

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.

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.

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.

For the Good of the Physician-Patient Relationship

Internist Mark Sullivan, MD, discusses preventive medicine, health education, clinical ethics, and more.

Tales From the ICU

Thanks to his experiences as a critical care medicine (CCM) expert, Dr. Brodkey offers tips, perspectives, and more for all physicians who interact with the CCM setting.

Impacting Health With ETR

The multidisciplinary staff from Education, Training and Research (ETR) shares insights and expertise that work toward the organization’s mission of a world where all individuals and communities achieve their best health.

From the Obesity Medicine Association

Members of the Obesity Medicine Association provide guidance and insights on caring for patients with obesity.

From the Journeys of Transformation

From his perspective as an oncologist, aviator, sailor, athlete, and parent, Hardeep Phull, MD, weaves together authentic themes of hope, empathy, resilience, and gratitude that unite us all on the many journeys of life.

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