PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine

Yun-Yun Kathy Chen, MD, discusses rebound pain after nerve blocks and shares her strategies for patient counseling.

Alex McDonald, MD, and Eric Ball, MD, discuss how physicians can address vaccine hesitancy with patients and their families.

How are prenups unique for medical professionals? How should your school debt factor into the decision? Dr. MedLaw answers.

Alex McDonald, MD, asks Carl Lambert, MD, to share his personal experience as the only Black student in his class.

Alex McDonald, MD, asks Carl Lambert, MD, about how he practices neuro-inclusive care to help patients with autism.

Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, discusses how electronic monitoring is reducing administrative burden for oncology clinicians.

Michael Jerkins, MD, MEd, shares how new refinancing options can support physicians in moving to independent practice.

Anthony Auriemma, MD, discusses socioeconomic factors and healthcare system stigma can impact patient access to obesity care.

Dr. MedLaw shares how clinicians can navigate the requirements of obtaining patient consent for AI use in their medical care.

Alex McDonald, MD, asks Indira Gurubhagavatula, MD, MPH, about how physicians can identify patients who need a sleep study.

Alex McDonald, MD, and Indira Gurubhagavatula, MD, MPH, explore why conversations about sleep are missing in the exam room.

Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS, shares how an enhanced recovery protocol improved postsurgical outcomes for children.

Alex McDonald, MD, and Jessica Gray, MD, discuss how physicians can navigate social media paid partnerships ethically.

Alex McDonald, MD, talks with Jessica Gray, MD, about why it is important for physicians to use social media.

Karen B. Jacobson, MD, MPH, discusses how COVID-19 vaccination timing during pregnancy impacted infant infection outcomes.

Carmen Teague, MD, MC, shares her experience changing her practice to recover from burnout and reclaim her love for medicine.

Scott L. Weiss, MD, MSCE, discusses the rising incidence of mortality in pediatric sepsis.

Dr. MedLaw discusses the steps physicians should take to disclose when they have personally made an error.

George Karandinos, MD, PhD, discusses his recent study on pediatric mental health outcomes after parental firearm injury.

Reina Haque, PhD, MPH, discusses the link between antihypertensive treatment and survival in metastatic breast cancer.

What should physicians do when they find that another doctor charged with their patient’s care has made an error?

Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH, discusses how to close care gaps for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Shyam Sundaresh, MD, discusses his approach to obesity in older adults, including diagnostic tools and medication safety.

Heather Snyder, PhD, discusses findings from the US Pointer study and how physicians can integrate them into practice.

Dr. MedLaw advises doctors to maintain anonymity and professionalism online to avoid legal and employment repercussions.

Alex McDonald, MD, and Jess Steier, DRPH, PMP, discuss how simple messaging can effectively combat vaccine hesitancy.

Alex McDonald, MD, talks with Jess Steier, DRPH, PMP, about taking a “connection, not correction” approach with patients.

Aatif M. Husain, MD, shares how clinicians can combat social media misinformation, both online and in the exam room.

Dr. MedLaw discusses how courts evaluate non-competes and what doctors should consider before signing them.

Drs. Alex McDonald and Marie Elizabeth-Ramas highlight the difference between mentorship and sponsorship in medicine.

Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, MD, speaks with Alex McDonald, MD, about her experience as a physician leader.

Alexis Kuerbis, PhD, LCSW, discusses her recent narrative review about alcohol use prevention among older adults.

Rachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, discusses the STORM-PE study, which showed the benefits of adding CAVT to anticoagulation for PE.

Ekta Kapoor, MBBS, discusses a study that identified significant gaps in care among women with menopause symptoms.

Melissa Reider-Demer, DNP, discusses a redesigned discharge workflow that improved inpatient throughput.

Karl Nadolsky, DO, and W. Timothy Garvey, MD, unpack several key points in the AACE’s latest obesity management guidance.

Dr. MedLaw reviews mandatory reporting laws, liability traps, and how clinicians can act without escalating conflict.

Research indicates that 53% of adults in the US aren’t aware of the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.

The American Law Institute’s updated malpractice standard marks a major shift away from the old locality rule.

Alex McDonald, MD, and Rachel Franklin, MD, share how they communicate effectively with patients about preventive care.

Alex McDonald, MD, chats with Rachel Franklin, MD, about the importance of accounting for social determinants of health.

Alex McDonald, MD, and Amanda d’Almeida, MD, MPH, share practical strategies for physicians to address misinformation.

Dr. MedLaw explains how physicians facing malpractice suits can use legal motions and strategy to shape their defense.

Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Amanda d’Almeida, MD, about using social media to share evidence-based medical information.

Katrina Kimport, PhD, shares her research on how post-Dobbs abortion restrictions have affected obstetric care.

Jeffrey Lazar, MD, discusses how sitting down during exams can improve the healthcare experience for patients and clinicians.

Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, about how physicians can navigate discussions about vaccines.

Dr. MedLaw returns to share how physicians can apologize to patients without accidentally creating evidence of…

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