Today I had a followup appointment with a young adult male with severe intellectual disabilities. He is barely verbal. Several weeks ago…
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People like to think the worst about doctors: We don’t listen, we don’t care, we only want your money. But, the truth…
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Seven years ago, I officially became a doctor. After years of hard work, sacrifice and insecurity, I finished my residency and passed…
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The fifth way I cultivate compassion for myself is to consciously work on opening my heart to the intense emotions — and…
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Thorough documentation can be weak representation of patients
by Jeffrey H. Millstein MD October 20, 2018I am recalling a workshop on unconscious bias from last year, the moderator hands outpatient prototype profiles to each table of participants.…
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Value remains one of the most widely invoked and variably interpreted concept in American health care delivery. Beyond patients, stakeholder groups across…
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Open Medical Records Can Spur Frank Talk Between Doctors And Patients
by Mara Gordon August 23, 2018Enlarge this image As more doctors’ offices give patients electronic access to their medical records, both patients and their physicians are asking:…
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Enlarge this image DNA isolated from a small sample of saliva or blood can yield information, fairly inexpensively, about a person’s relative…