Ronald Halweil

Jun 4, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Howard Smith |Ronald Halweil |Christine Zharova |Nicholas Bellacicco

Byrom vs. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, a lawsuit tried in Maryland in July 2019, is this infamous case. It concerns the failure to perform a cesarean section and brain damage in a 25-week-old infant. It resulted in the largest malpractice verdict ever recorded in the United States, $229 million. After the trial, a spokesperson for Johns Hopkins revealed that the discussion of some facts during the trial was limited by “federal law.” This is the reason for the plaintiff’s verdict.

May 14, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Ronald Halweil |Naomi Tweyo Nkinsi |Judy Salz

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join obstetrician-gynecologist Roshni D. Patel for an engaging discussion on navigating the challenges of the medical field. With firsthand experiences, Roshni shares valuable insights on overcoming underestimation, persistently advocating for what you need and striking a balance between compromise and non-negotiables.

Mar 5, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Lind Grant-Oyeye |Nicholas Bellacicco |Yoo Jung Kim |Ronald Halweil

Residency program directors and preceptors are responsible for shaping the next wave of medical professionals. Beyond ensuring adequate clinical training, they must equip future doctors with the skills to navigate the complexities of modern medicine. Coaching has recently emerged as a prominent method of supporting trainees. As a physician interested in evidence-based leadership practices, my search brought me to integrated coaching as a noteworthy approach.

Feb 1, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Beverly Joyce |Ronald Halweil |Naomi Tweyo Nkinsi |Judy Salz

An excerpt from The Birth of Joy: A Female Physician’s Healing Journey through Childhood Trauma, Midlife Burnout, and the Rediscovery of Passion and Purpose. As an OB/GYN, I had found my calling. I loved delivering babies, performing surgery, and the long-term relationships I built with my patients. But I became irritable, angry, and resentful. My life became my work–at the expense of my family and myself. My work was my identity. My pager would buzz and my heart would pound.

Nov 27, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Megan Nix |Nathaniel Fleming |Ronald Halweil |Robert Pearl

When I was 36 weeks pregnant with my second child, Anna, my obstetrician noted that my fetus had a disproportionately small head, or microcephaly—a condition now commonly known because of its association with the Zika virus. “We’ll just have to wait and see,” he said, meaning we’ll look for answers if the baby is affected at birth. But when my daughter was born, there were no answers then either. Anna was silent when the midwife held her up. She was only five pounds.