Medical Lifestyle Perspective

• How Do You Feel: Should Docs Disclose Their Mental Health?   Drs Andrew Wilner and Jessica Gold discuss her book on mental health among healthcare professionals and the role of a chief wellness officer.
  Medscape Neurology, January 03, 2025
• Direct Neurology Practice: Cutting Out the Insurance Middleman   Kathrin LaFaver speaks with fellow neurologists Jill Farmer and Jennifer Werely about setting up a direct care practice and what the pros and cons are for patients and practitioners.
  Medscape Neurology, January 02, 2025
• Make Networking a Priority for Med School Success   Dr JR Smith discusses the importance of networking for medical school success.
  Medscape, December 24, 2024
• “I Had No Words”: The Patient Gifts Doctors Never Forget   These doctors were surprised and moved by very personal gifts given to them by grateful patients. Enjoy some good vibes this holiday season.
  Medscape, December 19, 2024
• Infographic: Advances, Retreats in Nurses’ Career Happiness Strong majorities of nurses are happy with their career choice and would make it again. But most also report instances of sexual or physical aggression.
  Medscape, December 19, 2024
• Infographic: Few Female Doctors Give Kudos for Career Ladder Only minorities of female physicians felt that employers prioritize their career growth, show support in other ways, or emphasize career ladders the same for women and men.
  Medscape, December 17, 2024
• ‘We Don’t Hire Female Doctors With Children’ An ENT trainee shared her experience of juggling a medical career with motherhood, exposing the systemic biases faced by female doctors with children.
  Medscape Family Medicine, December 16, 2024
• Infographic: How Female Doctors Are Doing at Creating Wealth Fifty-two percent of female physicians enjoy family net worth (taking medical school debt into account) of at least $1 million. But their wealth varies by racial/ethnic group.
  Medscape, December 12, 2024
• Infographic: Doctors Hold Up a Mirror to Peer Reviews Physicians reveal whether they’ve ever been peer-reviewed, speculate on why peer reviews are initiated, and sometimes argue that the process is misused for ulterior motives.
  Medscape, December 10, 2024
• Battling EMR Burnout? AI Dictation Software May Help   Although AI-assisted dictation software could allow physicians and healthcare professionals to focus more on patients, getting there requires overcoming potential pitfalls.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, December 03, 2024
• How Doctor Who May Have Helped UK Health Over the Holidays   Prof David Kerr discusses a light-hearted article focused on the benefits of Doctor Who using statistics.
  Medscape Oncology, December 02, 2024
• Advocacy Wins: Breaking Barriers for Physician Mental Health   Outdated mental health questions in licensing are vanishing. Learn how these changes empower physicians to seek care without fear or stigma.
  Medscape, November 27, 2024
• Breaking the Fix-It Mentality: Coaching for Physician Growth   Reframe challenges and lighten the burden. Discover how coaching provides physicians with a low-pressure way to explore solutions and shift their mindset.
  Medscape, November 27, 2024
• AI's Impact: Transforming Data for Specialty Patient Care   Imagine patient data tailored just for your specialty. See how AI could revolutionize data processing for better, faster decision-making.
  Medscape, November 27, 2024
• Leadership's Role in Shaping Doctors' Well-Being and Burnout   Effective leaders can reduce physician burnout. Discover the key behaviors that promote well-being and job satisfaction.
  Medscape, November 26, 2024
• Expanding Mental Health Access for Physicians   Mental health shouldn’t be a personal burden. Learn how organizations can provide accessible coaching and well-being tools for clinicians.
  Medscape, November 26, 2024
• Early Intervention: Coaching Future Docs to Prevent Burnout   Burnout starts early, but targeted coaching programs can make a difference. Discover how coaching is reshaping the journey of future doctors.
  Medscape, November 26, 2024
• ICU to AI: How Tech Is Easing Cognitive Load for Physicians   What if AI could handle your documentation? Explore how ambient tools are lightening cognitive loads, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.
  Medscape, November 26, 2024
• Proactive Care: Using Real-Time Data to Identify Burnout Hotspots   Burnout data can help leaders intervene before it’s too late. See how real-time well-being insights can improve retention and patient care.
  Medscape, November 21, 2024
• Tracking Burnout: Self-Assessment of Physician Wellness   A simple tool can help physicians monitor their well-being and make necessary course corrections. Discover how self-assessment fosters resilience.
  Medscape, November 21, 2024