If we want doctors who can communicate, maybe we need med students who weren't pre-med
Listen as Dr. Don Berwick describes what he believes is missing from health care, namely a person-centered approach that respects the individual's choices.
Coming to terms with chronic health conditions is perplexing.
Are you making the most of your mentor? Don Goldmann, MD, IHI’s Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, shares some valuable lessons from his three decades as a mentor to students and fellows.
Obesity is a disease affecting millions of Americans. And while there are many treatment options available for obesity, people often express frustration when attempting to talk with their healthcar…
Physician practice mergers, or affiliations, can be the route to your success. Here is how to evaluate whether that is the best path for you.
Sometimes it isn't so great being one in a million.
If you know that something is not right, don't stop fighting to get better until somebody listens to you.
So, considering the pros and the cons of going part-time as a doctor, is it worth it?
Patients are angry, fearful and confused about what they owe and why. Is it your fault? In this first of a 2-part blog series, we emphasize the importance of communication to maximize self pay dollars and minimize patient angst.
A cancer patient had to undergo a corrective procedure after surgeons accidentally removed the wrong body part.
A Special Three-Part Series Yes. Your patients have the right to choose their own healthcare provider. They approach their relationship with you as they would with anyone else. With their health on…
Can Your Patients Fire You? A Special Three-Part Series Yes. Your patients have the right to choose their own healthcare provider. They approach their relationship with you as they would with anyon…
Want to be involved in clinical research for Women’s Health? Join our clinical research study at the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine<br>Local doctors are studying an investigational vaginal ring for birth control.<br>If you’re a sexually active woman 18 years of age or older and qualify for this study, you may receive at no cost:<br>– Investigational birth control medication for up to one year<br>– Study-related care from a local doctor<br>– Possible reimbursement for time and…
Make sure to avoid these mistakes when creating a Medical Staff Development Plan.
Christian Boucher--Citrix healthcare technology evangelist--is starting a blog series in which he'll discuss what he learns from IT leaders about their experiences.
More patients, older patients, sicker patients. The Affordable Care Act cannot alter the reality of the demographic trends on the horizon. Fortunately, vis
It's your health, and you need to be in the know about it.