Career or calling: Should my children be physicians?
After a patient asked, one physician wonders why her children aren’t going into medicine.
Learning from the reminder that physicians are patients too
It is good for doctors to be patients and to wrestle with the things our patients do.
14 things one physician is thankful for
As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself trying to focus less on the chaos of medical practice and more on the many blessings in my life.
The delicacies of treating family members
Seeing patients and their relatives creates additional HIPAA considerations but ultimately improves patient care.
When Medical Staff Challenge a Physician's Authority
As a physician, I depend on my clinical team to take care of the busy work. But I have a problem when staff make medical decisions without my input.