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Perspectives

Thought-provoking perspectives from leading health and medical experts

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The Cure to Gun Violence Begins at the Ballot Box, Not the Trauma Bay

The most impactful solutions extend beyond the clinical walls to the halls of government

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Women and Children First -- Or Not

A look at the presidential candidates' records on maternal and child health

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Doctors, Not AI, Should Authorize Treatments

A new California law shows the way

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How Unconventional Thinkers Unlock Medical Innovation

An excerpt from Murphy's book, The Essence of Invention

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Want Electronic Reimbursement? That Will Cost You a 5% Fee.

Predatory insurance fees underscore need for physician payment reform

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The Power of 'And'

It is possible to hold conflicting beliefs about our healthcare system as we work to improve it

The Supreme Court's Open Season on Public Health Agencies

"I just had this reverence for the court. I don't anymore," says Lawrence Gostin, JD

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Lessons for Medical Practices From Hurricane Milton

Emergency preparedness helps ensure patient and staff safety

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Why Would a Promising Young Physician Take His Own Life?

The loss of William West Jr. forces us to consider the role of health systems in staff well-being

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Female Genital Mutilation Happens in America, Too

Physicians must partner with their patients to provide appropriate care

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'This Was Worse Than Our National Election': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 番茄社区's reporters

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Election Got You Stressed and Anxious?

Here's how to maintain your composure when patients have differing views

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It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Donate an Organ

Financial support and incentives can help close the living donor gap

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Back-to-Back Hurricanes Have Left Medical Disaster in Their Wake

Some thoughts for responders and leadership

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Marburg Virus' Latest Eruption

A veteran fighter against hemorrhagic fevers shares candid thoughts

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To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

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The Real 'Danger' Is Reclassifying Abortion Pills as Controlled Substances

Louisiana's new law threatens the health and safety of pregnant women

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The Project 2025 Promise: Worse Health and Climate Chaos

The outcome of the November election will have an impact for decades to come

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AI: Could It Answer Patient Emails, or (Legitimately) Excuse You From Jury Duty?

Answering a jury summons gave me time to think about how artificial intelligence could help us

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Just What the Doctor Ordered: Civic Engagement Can Improve Community Health

The upcoming election is an important reminder of the value of voting

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'Physician Spending Is Not the Problem in Healthcare': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 番茄社区's reporters

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Should I Prescribe Liraglutide to a 6-Year-Old Patient With Obesity if FDA Approved?

I anticipate benefits outweighing potential risks in only a select few situations

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The Surprising Struggles of Retirement No One Warned You About

Plan for your retirement with the same care and attention you used when planning your career

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Women Should Not Have to 'Just Deal With' Gynecological Pain

Expectation setting and open discussions are key

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Overdose Deaths Are Falling but the Mission Is Far From Accomplished

We still don't know what's driving the trend, and numbers remain unacceptably high

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Is Healthcare Really Recession-Proof?

The answer is complicated

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The Power of the Serial Selfie: Seeing Is Believing

Photos can change how we listen to our patients

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The Wildfires May Be Contained but their Impact on Youth Mental Health Is Raging

It's time for a strategic approach to climate anxiety

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The Ebb and Flow of Mentorship in Medicine

Former mentors may need space to move on from their professional lives

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The Disease of Nine Months: Caring for Women Before and After Roe

An excerpt from Hern's new book, Abortion in the Age of Reason

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Flipping Panel Management on Its Head

Let's make it easier for our patients to get the preventive care they need

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'Nursing Isn't for You': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 番茄社区's reporters

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Reclaiming the Night in the Wake of 'Abhaya's' Murder

To everyone in medicine: don't underestimate the gentleness of Indian women as weakness

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An Indian Doctor Was Just Raped and Killed. This Is Not an Isolated Incident.

An examination of what's driving sexual violence against women in medicine

Creating a 'Healthier' Health System: How Hard Could It Be?

A new effort, Foundation|42, aims to accomplish this monumental task

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Vaccine Hesitancy Is on the Rise. So Is Whooping Cough.

Clear and respectful communication is key to preventing outbreaks like this

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How to Help Patients Save on Drug Costs

Even in the face of slow to no policy change, we can still increase access

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Healthcare Unionization Isn't the Only Option

In this changing workplace, managers and leaders can do better for their staff

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An Action Plan for Hypertension in Pregnancy

The prevalence is unacceptably high, especially in Black women

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Healthcare's Post-Traumatic Growth

This existential crisis is painful, but necessary

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