Do Patients Fare Better Under Female Physicians?
Dr. Esther Choo deconstructs the recent JAMA debate. JAMA Internal Medicine published a remarkable study in…
The Non-Opioid Pain Patch
Pain complaints are among the most common reasons patients visit emergency departments. As the epidemic…
When Pancreatic Cancer Hits Home in the ED
I was at work when my cell phone rang. I glanced at the caller ID and…
Cuba Libre
Observations of life and medicine in modern Havana. Visiting Cuba and trying to learn about…
It Was Never ‘Just a Job’
We must never let the business of medicine rob us of our identity as physicians. …
Dexamethasone vs. Prednisone in Acute Asthma
One-time Dex is a reasonable choice for patients unlikely to fill a prescription. We’ve all…
Your Staff Meetings Are Broken. Here’s How to Fix Them.
Dear Director: I’ve taken over a department that didn’t really do staff meetings. Can you suggest…
Why I Call My Patients
Why patient follow-up calls might actually deserve your time It’s 2:30 am, and I am…
Systematic Science
“I’ll bet you a package of chocolate covered raisins that she has an anion gap…
What to Expect from the ACA Repeal
At the dawn of an administration that loves to buck trends, many are wondering what…