We are informed by the Spanish-American philosopher, essayist, and poet George Santayana, that “those who cannot…
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A powerful story of addiction, strength, and redemption
Tough and tender at the same time, Linda is a woman with a broad smile, the…
Why medical notes have become billing scripts instead of patient stories
We tell ourselves documentation is for patient safety. For continuity. For protection. But let’s be honest.…
The hidden dangers of over-the-counter weight-loss supplements
In July 2017,24-year-old mother Lucero Garza sought a natural diet pill to aid in her journey…
Reframing self-care as required maintenance for physicians [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Board-certified pediatrician…
How an insider advocate can save a loved one
Today I helped a family friend in a medical crisis. My friend’s elderly mom had been…
Implementing value-based telehealth pain management and substance misuse therapy service
The overlapping challenges of chronic pain and substance misuse overwhelm health care systems. Many people live…
AI in health care is moving too fast for the human heart
Health care is in the middle of a technological reckoning. AI and IT innovations promise efficiency,…
How denial of hypertension endangers lives and what doctors can do
“Doctor, it’s not my portion. I don’t have hypertension,” she said confidently, shifting her wrapper and…
Why reforming medical boards is critical to saving patient care
Imagine a dedicated physician, after years of rigorous training and countless lives saved, facing a medical…