Professional Development
What Physicians need to know about Social Media
The usefulness of online social networking is undeniable and it’s no surprise that we as individuals are embracing it. Social networks are
February 13, 2014
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“Winding Back The Harms Of Too Much Care”
I just returned from a thought-provoking conference at Dartmouth. Entitled Preventing Overdiagnosis: Winding Back the Harms of Too Much Care, and co-sponsored
September 19, 2013
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Rebranding “Patients” as “Healthcare Consumers”: Tread with Extreme Caution
On Monday, I had the privilege of serving as the keynote speaker for an excellent conference in Boston.Empowering Healthcare Consumers: a Community Conversation brought together
June 18, 2013
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Preserving the Humanity of Patients and Physicians
Everyone knows that life in the E.R. is fast-faced, extremely busy, and ever-challenging. When things get crazy, it becomes habit for busy physicians to
March 27, 2013
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How a Stubborn “Western” Physician Came to Appreciate Eastern Medicine
As a child growing up in China, I was always aware of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM is what we refer to
February 19, 2013
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From Doctor-Centered to Patient-Centered Care
Growing up, I always thought of hospitals as having a certain mystique that was impenetrable to the outside world. White-coated figures paraded
February 7, 2013
Professional Development
Are you a Master of Change or a Victim of Change?
You’ve been working hard for a long time. Pretty much as long as you can remember. Now all that hard work is
January 24, 2013
Professional Development
“Excuse me… um… how exactly do I order the Tylenol?”
“Excuse me… um… how exactly do I order the Tylenol?” I look up. In front of me is a young man wearing
December 11, 2012
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5 Ways to Know if You Really Provide Patient-Centered Care
Patient-centered care is a term most physicians encounter every day. In fact, it’s so common that it could be considered a buzzword.
June 18, 2012
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