Medical
Do not underestimate the power of spending an extra minute with a patient and family member
One aspect of medicine that anyone who reads my work knows I’m most passionate about is keeping excellent communication at the core of health care. It’s a vastly under-taught skill, and although medical schools are certainly getting a lot better at teaching the fundamentals than they were a few years ago, there’s still nowhere enough…
Read MoreHow latent racism increases morbidity and mortality of our Black patients
One of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon is perusing bookstore shelves and choosing books solely based on their cover. Wow, No Thank You is a series of essays by Samantha Irby that was selected in such a fashion. While the adorable fluffy bunny on the front drew me to the book, it was…
Read MoreTelemedicine pitfalls and direct primary care in the year 2020 [PODCAST]
“All too often, physicians and other health care providers have tried to do the right things for our patients to ultimately have had our hand slapped. So pause for a second, get the questions answered, know what future implications are for today’s actions. Make the right choice for your patient, and for yourself, especially if…
Read MoreCane Masters Inc. and North Taho Martial Arts: Martial Arts With a twist
Mark Shuey, of Cane Masters Inc. and North Tahoe Martial Arts, has devoted decades of his life to his passion for helping disabled and mobility challenged to regain at least some of that mobility and confidence.
Read MoreThe key to success as an intern is to be a great teammate
Many people wonder what it’s like to be an intern and how to succeed during your first year as a physician. Is it really as bad as everyone makes it out to be? Are you able to sleep without constantly thinking about your patients and the diagnoses that you may have missed? Were you compassionate…
Read MoreAdvice for new interns: How to earn respect the right way
July is a very special time of year in the medical community. We welcome thousands of newly minted physicians donning their spotless white coats and nervous smiles as they begin what will be one of the most difficult but also most rewarding and exciting times of their lives. Reflecting back on that first day as…
Read MoreDear interns: We have your backs
Every July, the same tired “new interns: be scared to go to the hospital” memes and jokes appear. I disagree. I believe that July is as safe as any other month to go to the hospital. July should be celebrated. Medical students and resident physicians are the lifeblood of our profession. Clinical physicians have never…
Read MoreCan controlling blood pressure later in life reduce risk of dementia?
Everyone talks about the importance of treating high blood pressure, the “silent killer.” And everybody knows that untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and strokes. But can treating high blood pressure reduce your risk of cognitive impairment and dementia? High blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia Cognition…
Read More15 commandments for teaching your kids about racism
1. Thou shalt first become comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations with thyself, before ever trying to have them with any other person. At this point in our earthly lives, we must — as a matter of urgency — get into that space of vulnerability and face our fears and insecurities. Dig deep to figure out…
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