I sat up on that thin mattress in a nursing home. My earthly possessions were gone.…
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The silent patient experience in the exam room
Doctor, you see only the faint visible smileon my exterior, my hand reaches out to shake…
Health care investing insights from a venture capital pro
A few months ago, a well-connected investor sent me a deal for a surgical device with…
How pain management solves a refractory headache
As a pain management specialist, I see patients every week who feel like they have tried…
Closing the execution reliability gap in health care systems
Health care has made extraordinary progress in clinical knowledge. Diagnostic capabilities have advanced, treatments have become…
How medical misinformation impacts doctor-patient trust
Maryland location will serve children with serious illnesses and their families from the Mid-Atlantic region and…
How language shapes physician migration and medical training
During a conversation between classes one afternoon at my medical school, two classmates were discussing where…
Why I would never compromise on withdrawing care until I saw it firsthand [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! What happens…
What to expect at your first gynecologic visit
For many adolescent girls, the first visit to a gynecologist is surrounded by anxiety, embarrassment, and…
Why listening is the core of patient-centered care
In today’s fast-paced health care environment, many clinicians face overwhelming demands: packed schedules, electronic documentation, administrative…