Arthur Lazarus

2 weeks ago | kevinmd.com | Arthur Lazarus |Joshua W. Elder |Tamara Scott |George Mathew

In memory of Brian Wilson (1942–2025). In a world increasingly marked by fracture and fear, it is hard not to return to the quiet, aching clarity of Brian Wilson’s song Love and mercy. Originally released in 1988, the song was not a protest anthem or a sweeping political critique. Instead, it was a simple, open-hearted wish: “Love and mercy, that’s what you need tonight. So, love and mercy to you and your friends tonight.” That simplicity feels radical now.

1 month ago | kevinmd.com | M. Bennet Broner |Sara Pastoor |Arthur Lazarus |Christopher Habig

In numerous writings and venues regarding physician practice, the claim is made that “physician education is lacking in nutrition, geriatrics, care for non-cisgender people, relating to patients in general, cultural respect, equitable treatment, etc.” While all of these suggestions have merit, to what extent would they lengthen the already most extended medical school curriculum among developed countries?

2 months ago | kevinmd.com | Arthur Lazarus |Leslie Gregory |Paul Pender |Christopher Habig

The term “core competency” was coined by management experts C.K. Prahalad and Gary Hamel in their influential 1990 article titled “The core competence of the corporation,” published in the Harvard Business Review. Prahalad and Hamel defined core competencies as the unique capabilities or advantages that a company possesses, which are critical to its ability to achieve competitive advantage and long-term success.

Mar 26, 2025 | kevinmd.com | M. Bennet Broner |Kasey M. Johnson |Arthur Lazarus |Michele Luckenbaugh

In past decades, physicians practiced medicine. The majority were dedicated to patient well-being. They were paternalistic and decided what was in their patients’ best interests, and patients generally trusted their judgments. In the 1970s, ethicists concluded that patients and clinicians should make treatment decisions jointly. This position has been championed since then, despite multiple surveys demonstrating that more than 50 percent of patients prefer their physicians to be the decision-makers.

Mar 15, 2025 | kevinmd.com | Sara Pastoor |Arthur Lazarus |Andy Bonner

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Internal medicine physician Ryan McCarthy discusses the article, “What The Far Side taught me about belonging in science.” In this episode, Ryan reflects on the unexpected inspiration he found in Gary Larson’s comic strip The Far Side and how it shaped his journey in science and medicine.