How doctors can build emotional strength through writing

As I travel the country giving talks to various groups of health care professionals about resilience-building…

Why terminal cancer patients still receive aggressive treatment

Recently, researchers examined whether there had been any changes in the way terminal cancer patients died…

How are prostate exams done and why you shouldn't avoid them

Men don’t usually bring up prostate exams in casual conversation, and that silence is part of…

Why taxing remittances harms families and global health care

Like many of my fellow physicians, I suspect I’m two things: a child of immigrants and…

Why kratom addiction is the next public health crisis

In recent years, kratom, a botanical herb indigenous to Southeast Asia, has surged in popularity across…

Affordable postpartum hemorrhage solutions every OB/GYN should know

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains one of the most common causes of maternal death globally. In many…

Why embracing imperfection makes you truly unforgettable

I love comedy clubs. Always have. My wife calls them my happy place and she’s not…

How just culture can reduce burnout and boost health care staff retention

Health care systems acknowledge that how they respond to mistakes significantly impacts their workforce’s morale, retention,…

Airlines' policy ignores your do not resuscitate (DNR): Discover why and some ways to protect yourself

A Fortina Hernández la llaman “la que lo sabe todo”. Durante más de dos décadas, esta…

My journey to loving primary care again

Durante dos décadas, la pediatra Lanre Falusi, de Washington D.C., ha asesorado a los padres sobre…