The message came through before dawn: “Our EHR is down. No access to patient charts.” In…
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How to lead from the heart in a system that rewards the intellect [PODCAST]
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What a dying patient taught me about compassion in silence
I remember a night during my first year of residency in oncology when I was on…
How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology
“Dr. Who?” the child asked. “Dr. Hijano,” I said. “But you can call me Dr. Diego.…
COVID-19 was real: a doctor’s frontline account
Once upon a time there was a pandemic, despite what the “deniers” and conspiracy theorists say.…
The link between chronic back pain and depression
When a patient walks into an orthopedic spine clinic, most providers are focused on one thing:…
Why AI must support, not replace, human intuition in health care
When I was a new hospitalist in a tertiary center, I once told a colleague, “Looks…
How AI is finally fixing the electronic health record [PODCAST]
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Aging in place: Why home care must replace nursing homes
I have been a physician for 44 years. Besides my office and hospital practice, I also…
How gut bacteria shape your mental health and mood
The gut-brain axis is a key player in mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression,…