Commentary
Commentary
Finding ‘bright lights’: Why family physician continues to love practicing mid-career
“Seeing opportunities to practice preventative medicine in family medicine made me realize the specialty was the perfect fit for me.”
Opinion
Productively working together
My advice is to focus on the values, goals, and pathways you share with colleagues rather than using political or social differences to prejudice...
The Optimized Doctor
One weird trick to fight burnout
Why do some older workers recharge daily and carry on while many younger ones say the daily grind is burning them out?
Commentary
Student loan forgiveness plans exclude physicians
Further weakening forgiveness plans for physicians has been two caps proposed by the administration in recent days.
Managing Your Practice
More practice merger options
When joining any group, read the agreement carefully for any clauses that might infringe on your clinical judgment.
Opinion
Measles outbreaks: Protecting your patients during international travel
Most countries with current measles outbreaks may not be typical travel destinations for tourists; however, they are common destinations for...
Opinion
A 64-year-old woman presents with a history of asymptomatic erythematous grouped papules on the right breast
A 64-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer presents with a 1-year history of asymptomatic erythematous grouped papules on the right...
Commentary
Nurses under fire: The stress of medical malpractice
What’s necessary is practical support that is short term, goal oriented, and tailored to the specifics of the pending litigation process.
Pearl of the Month
How to make visits run more smoothly and be more productive
Some symptoms are so distressing and severe that symptomatic treatment is needed, but most aren’t.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 7-year-old with red bumps on her nose
A 7-year-old female presented with a bump on the bridge of her nose that was present for 10 months, with subsequent development of multiple...
Commentary
What is the glycemic risk index and why do we need it?
Dr. Anne Peters discusses the development of the glycemic risk index, a new continuous glucose monitoring measure.