How Close is Too Close with Patients?
"The Waiting Room Rule" is one way to determine whether or not you are getting too close with a patient and showing favoritism.
Why Doctor Burnout is Like a Big Mac
Burnout and McDonald's popular burger are a lot like - in that both can be avoided if you don't succumb to the temptation. Here's how.
An Experience in Sub-Optimal Care from an NP
One physician shares her sister's experiences in getting care from a nurse practitioner and how it shaped the way she thought about their profession.
The Doctor-Technology Relationship
Healthcare information technology has ushered in a new era in medicine in which the doctor-patient relationship is taking a backseat to the doctor-technology relationship.
Physicians Should Pilot Patient Care, Not Nurse Practitioners
Physician Mary Christ expresses skepticism about the expanding roles for nurse practitioners.