A physician's poem on burnout and end-of-life care

They tell us doctorsto practice self-care,as if grief were a musclethat loosens with stretching.But no one…

Artificial intelligence in surgery: Balancing precision with clinical wisdom

In the operating room, precision has never been greater. Modern surgery now relies on navigation systems,…

Driving medical education reform through intellectual honesty

We are nearing the end of the academic year, and I recently found myself standing in…

Leucovorin for autism: Why physicians must protect hope from hype

In September 2025, The Atlantic reported on a frenzy surrounding leucovorin, a folate derivative long used…

Why clinicians fail at writing expert reports

I want to tell you something attorneys already know but will never say to your face.…

How to treat sacroiliac joint pain effectively today

If you have nagging pain deep in your lower back or one buttock that never seems…

How a minor dry cough amplifies caregiver burden in home health care

A dry cough can be one of the most misleading symptoms in medicine. At home, it…

A patient's poem on invisible illness and trauma-informed care

You tell me it is all in my head. As though my head were a small…

The physician-in-triage model and rapid evaluation in emergency medicine

Most emergency departments feel perpetually behind. The waiting room fills, ambulances stack, and staff move quickly…

Why hospital systems fail to notice the human behind the bill [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Patient advocate…