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Fauci Facepalms Won't Cut It in the Second Trump Administration

Consider what's at stake when leaders in medicine simply watch from the sidelines

December 2, 2024
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Medical Education Needs Its Own AI Playbook

Artificial intelligence should be used differently in training and medical practice

December 1, 2024
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Worried About Healthcare Worker Well-Being?

Contact members of Congress to reauthorize the Lorna Breen Act

November 30, 2024
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Measuring the Quality of Pain Management

Fair and useful performance measures help ensure more appropriate treatment

November 29, 2024
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What 'Make America Healthy Again' Gets Right About Communications

We all want a healthier America. Let's talk about how to get there.

November 26, 2024
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Digital Doctors Are Coming. Regulators Need to Catch Up.

We must ensure AI advances in medicine in a way that's safe, fair, and beneficial for all

November 24, 2024
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Workplace Violence Is Not Just 'Part of the Job'

It's high time to prevent attacks on healthcare workers in the ED

November 23, 2024
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Preserve the National Institute of Nursing Research's Independence

Folding NINR into a larger institute risks diminishing research targeting whole-person health

November 22, 2024
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GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance

Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation

November 20, 2024
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Is the Internet Impairing Your Medical Memory?

Digital convenience can foster an illusion of competence and knowledge

November 19, 2024
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The Dual Role of Illusion in Patient Care

From painted leaves to placebos, we must balance hope and honesty

November 18, 2024
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Confidentiality Clauses Are Killing Patients

Eliminating them is the lowest-hanging fruit in the patient safety movement

November 15, 2024
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We Cannot Provide Care With Our Hands Tied Behind Our Backs

What a second Trump administration could mean for physician autonomy

November 14, 2024
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Stroke Risk Is Changing With the Climate

Patient education is essential

November 13, 2024
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