Perspectives
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Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation
Digital convenience can foster an illusion of competence and knowledge
Eliminating them is the lowest-hanging fruit in the patient safety movement
What a second Trump administration could mean for physician autonomy
The practice reminds us that our healthcare system is failing patients and clinicians alike
Their speed and simplicity are especially valuable when timely decisions are critical
Health disparities, such as high rates of cervical cancer, in this population deserve attention
Systemic injustices drive us to view some patients as more believable than others
Rolling back the meningococcal vaccine recommendation would have far-reaching consequences
Awaiting guardianship in the hospital long-term should not be the norm
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