Business of Medicine
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
The Optimized Doctor
Sick call
A recent Medscape survey of physicians found that 85% said they had come to work sick in 2022.
Latest News
Patient harm, not malpractice, top of mind for emergency medicine physicians
Fear-of-harm and fear-of-suit scores decreased as providers gained experience, in general, a new study finds.
Conference Coverage
Is there a doctor on the plane? Tips for providing in-flight assistance
Tools in a physician’s in-flight toolbox start with the first-aid kit.
Managing Your Practice
Starting a podcast
With podcasts, you have a better chance of standing out in a crowded online world.
Latest News
These doctors earn less but say it’s worth it
A growing number of physicians are opting for a “lifestyle” practice – accepting lower compensation in order to see a limited number of patients...
Commentary
Will Congress step up to save primary care?
The current Medicare system for compensating physicians jeopardizes access to primary care and the administrative burden of obtaining prior...
Latest News
U.K. doctor found guilty of trying to conceal cause of child’s death
“Whilst the failings may not have changed the tragic outcome of Patient A’s death, her parents were seeking answers to what happened and were...
Feature
Florida medical boards ban transgender care for minors
Once enacted, new state rules will prohibit children under the age of 18 from receiving puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones to transition.
Feature
Physicians react: Climate change and other social issues
Around half of physicians rated climate change among their five most important issues, according to results of a Medscape survey.
Feature
Med students dismayed that residency match process won’t change
Many publicly stated that they believed the change could reduce stress.