Humeira Badsha

Jan 20, 2025 | kevinmd.com | Humeira Badsha |Jonathan Peters |Cindy Thompson |Richard Liebowitz

Doctors are worried, and rightly so. Recent rapid strides in artificial intelligence threaten to remove the need for doctors to a significant extent. There is an oft-discussed scenario that in the next two to three years, well-trained nurses or other mid-level providers, assisted by artificial intelligence, will be adequate to provide most medical care. So, are we going to see widespread unemployment among medical professionals? The answer is complex.

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.

Nov 22, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Humeira Badsha |Allie Poles |Cindy Thompson

I didn’t knowwhen I placed my stethoscope on your chest,listening,that I was listening for the last time. I didn’t knowthat you said,“when the doctor sees me, I will be fine.”I wish I had held you longer. If I had known it would be the last time,I would have listenedto your heartfor a few more minutes. I am sorry you had to gotoo soon. It still hurts so much when I lose,and death stealsmy patient.