Recently I came across an article on Doximity, a networking site for healthcare professionals, that suggested a couple of orthopedic surgery operations may be doing patients and their pocketbooks more harm than good. Reading through the article, I was astonished by how much it misled with half-truths, and I bookmarked the piece so that I […]
Reaching A Doctor From Home Just Got Easier
Yesterday, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that effective immediately, it will make it easier for patients to use technology to consult with healthcare team members without these medical centers needing to fear that they could be found guilty of a HIPAA violation for […]
Understanding The Anti-Doctor Media Bias
Over the weekend we stumbled upon a story titled “Stop the anti-doctor media bias.” It’s a fascinating read that showcases how misinformation and half-truths have led to a noticeable anti-doctor wave of stories in the media. The piece cites stories about “major opioid busts from pill pusher doctors” and “doctors overtreating patients” in order to […]
Being An Empathetic Orthopedic Surgeon
As doctors, we want to do everything in our power to help a patient recover from their condition or injury, but we also want to provide them with a caring experience along the way. While the focus may be on the endgame, how a person gets there is also important, and sometimes that can get […]
Preventing Suicides Among Orthopedic Surgeons
As we’ve written about on the blog several times before, the life of a doctor can be very challenging on their mental health. They want to help everybody, but they often do so by neglecting to care for themselves. This can lead them down a path of depression, despair, hopelessness and eventually suicide. Recently, I […]
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