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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Gene Uzawa Dorio |Brian A. Primack |Casey Paul Schukow |Leonard Wang
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated medical communication as patients and doctors utilized computer technology to manage health care that was not available a decade ago. Hospitals and doctors maintain online medical records that enable patients to access personal information about ongoing issues. “Portals” allow users to view lab tests, imaging results, pathology reports, and progress notes.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Dennis Hursh |Stephen Foley |Casey Paul Schukow |L. Joseph Parker
“Crappy doc” terminations. First, let me apologize for the use of legalese. Of late, I have been hearing concerning stories about physicians who were terminated from employment on the grounds of supposedly poor-quality care. These are not what you would call slam dunks—I’m not talking about leaving a scalpel in the patient or showing up drunk for rounds.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Jillian Rigert |Casey Paul Schukow |Michele Luckenbaugh |Naomi Tweyo Nkinsi
I used to pride myself on being a perfectionist and high achiever, and I held onto those identities tightly. Today, my diplomas are stored in a box at the bottom of a closet. I recycled the majority of my race medals, and reviewing my CV contributes to pain.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Jordan Grumet |Casey Paul Schukow |Dale J. Bingham |Sara Pastoor
An excerpt from The Purpose Code: How to unlock meaning, maximize happiness, and leave a lasting legacy. Back in middle school, an awkward kid on the cusp of teenagerdom, I met a man who changed my life forever without intending to. He had stumbled upon his own sense of purpose and, because of it, was making his mark on the world—and those around him. Roman was the picture of an aging athlete. His twenties had seen his muscles soften and the beginnings of a belly develop on his otherwise lean frame.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Casey Paul Schukow |Naomi Tweyo Nkinsi |Michael Kirsch
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the 2024 MGMA DataDive, the gold standard for physician compensation data. Our guest, Jon Appino, the driving force behind Contract Diagnostics, will explore the latest trends in physician and APP compensation, the impact of inflation, specialty disparities, geographical variations, and the productivity paradox.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Damane Zehra |Dawn Baker |Casey Paul Schukow |Sarah Murad
In today’s medical world, cancer treatment guidelines are constantly evolving. CME events are held worldwide to help health care professionals become more familiar with new treatments. They can be live events held at specific locations or online activities. I will not go into further detail about the CMEs or industry-sponsored CMEs because that is not the focus of this story. The best thing about being a physician is the opportunity to participate in CME activities outside of Islamabad.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Humeira Badsha |Stephen Foley |Casey Paul Schukow |Jonathan Peters
Last week my nurse called me, weeping. A patient had called and abused her, threatened her, and said he would complain to authorities about her. This, because his insurance company had delayed his medication refill request by a week. My nurse was hurt; she answers patient queries and emails even on her days off. He is not the only one shouting at and threatening medical staff. In my 30-year career in medicine, I am seeing the trajectory of rude, combative, and aggressive patients rise rapidly.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Curtis G. Graham |Pat Rich |Casey Paul Schukow |Sheila Nazarian
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We dive into the essential skills every physician needs to master in contract negotiation. Internal medicine physician Miguel Villagra offers practical advice on navigating the complex clauses and legal language, sharing key strategies for securing a fair, comprehensive agreement that supports career growth and personal well-being.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Timir Banerjee |Casey Paul Schukow |Mustafa Farooq |Martin Lustick
I have found that many physicians are not happy. I wanted to share with them some ways to find “amrita” in life. Then we can face life with joyful countenance, ready to receive the Maker when we hear the knock, as described in Revelation 3:20. It is important to associate with virtuosity.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Arthur Lazarus |Casey Paul Schukow |Martin Lustick |Anna Gladstone
Over the past several months, I’ve’ been busy assembling various essays into a book—essays I’ve written and published here on KevinMD and elsewhere. The manuscript is now complete. Here’s a brief pitch I’ve given to about two dozen publishers (I do not have an agent):Dear Acquisitions Editor:I am writing to ascertain your interest in publishing my manuscript tentatively titled Narrative Rx: A Quick Guide to Narrative Medicine for Students, Residents, and Attendings.
