Most people don’t read their medical bills—they panic over them. After all, receiving a multi-page statement…
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A mind to guide the machine: Why physicians must help shape artificial intelligence in medicine
I do not fear artificial intelligence—nor do I revere it. What I feel toward the rise…
The emotional first responders of aesthetic medicine
When people think of Botox and filler, they think of vanity. Frozen foreheads. Pouty lips. Women…
Why medical schools must ditch lectures and embrace active learning
When I was a medical student, some enterprising classmate started a note taking service so we…
How subjective likability practices undermine Canada's health workforce recruitment and retention
In the face of worsening health workforce shortages, Canada must shift from a culture of personal…
How digital tools are reshaping the doctor-patient relationship
In this era of digital revolution in health care, the traditional physician-patient relationship is undergoing a…
How veteran health care is being transformed by tech and teamwork
Veterans deserve the highest-quality health care our nation can offer, but fulfilling this promise often means…
Why helping people means more than getting an MD
“Why do you want to be a doctor?” Ask any pre-med that question, and you’ll probably…
Why judgment is hurting doctors—and how mindfulness can heal
Judgment pervades medicine—of patients, colleagues, and ourselves. We’re trained to judge, disguised as caring, standards, and…
From Founding Fathers to modern battles: physician activism in a politicized era [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Psychiatrist, internist,…