The pandemic changed us in ways that cannot be measured by infection rates alone. Beyond the…
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Who profits from medical malpractice lawsuits?
I define a frivolous medical malpractice lawsuit as being caused by a random error of nature.…
The frustrating bureaucracy of getting a vaccine
At age 81, I speak and write voluminously as a health care educator specializing in public…
AI companions and loneliness
Into this psychological wasteland, we’re now introducing AI companions as the solution. Meta’s personas, Character.AI’s virtual…
The FQHC model and medicine's moral promise
The Federally Qualified Health Center stands as perhaps the most eloquent institutional response to the perennial…
Why doctors need emotional skills to survive
HBO’s The Pitt collected thirteen Primetime Emmy nominations this year, winning both Outstanding Drama Series and…
What is practical wisdom in medicine?
Mrs. C is 80, frail, with heart failure and early dementia. The team has begun discussing…
Celebrating internal medicine through our human connections with patients
Students have been sharing with me their reasons for deciding to pursue a career in internal…
How diverse nations tackle health care equity
Racial diversity impacts health care delivery. North American nations like Canada and the U.S. are multi-racial.…
How the internship shortage harms Black students
An excerpt from How I Know White People Are Crazy and Other Stories. Copyright © 2025…