The Disappearing Doctor: Challenging the Provider Paradigm
Using “provider” instead of “doctor” or “physician” devalues the profession and erodes professional identity. It’s time to reclaim the title.
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The Disappearing Doctor: Challenging the Provider Paradigm
Using "provider" instead of "doctor" or "physician" devalues the profession and erodes professional identity. It's time to reclaim the title. -
Dr. Joe Sachs and “The Pitt” Redefine Public Health Education Through Storytelling
When a viewer sent a message saying they sought help for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after watching... -
Opinion: The Hidden Power of Doing Less—A New Perspective on Clinician Wellness
In recent years, wellness articles for medical professionals have become nearly ubiquitous, filled with well-meaning advice on...
Dr. Joe Sachs and “The Pitt” Redefine Public Health Education Through Storytelling
When a viewer sent a message saying they sought help for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after watching…
Opinion: The Hidden Power of Doing Less—A New Perspective on Clinician Wellness
In recent years, wellness articles for medical professionals have become nearly ubiquitous, filled with well-meaning advice on…
The Evidence for Empathy in the Emergency Department
A 68-year-old man presented with weakness and a 30-lb weight loss over the past three months. Chest…
Rekindling the Fire in Emergency Medicine
On a recent shift, I cared for a stroke patient with a story that, on the surface,…
Emergency Physicians of the Sandwich Generation Face Unique Challenges
My good friend and colleague, Dr. Sydney De Angelis, gave a great talk at the American Association…
A Conversation with ACEP President Dr. Alison Haddock
Twice a year, the Medical Editor-in-Chief of ACEP Now sits down with the ACEP President to discuss…
Emergency Physician Empowers Children to Read
Nick Vasquez, MD, FACEP, gets to see the impact of social determinants of health every day in…
More Hospitals Are Closing. Why?
The wave of increasing hospital closures and service line cutbacks continues to sweep the United States. A…
Conversations on Burnout, Part Two
I’m (MK) joined by several experts, Dr. Daven Morrison (DM), Dr. Greg Couser (GC), and Dr. Andrew…