A new study finds fully one-third of medical residents experience depression, yet few talk about it and their employers generally have few resources to help. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Data-mining aims to help limit lawsuits and improve patient safety; and a scientific answer to why boys seems to be more interested in sports.
Doctors often get hit up with "exciting investment opportunities." In this week's column, Greg Kelly recounts an investment opportunity his physician father thought of as "the one that got away."
A new study suggest medical errors account for more than 250,000 deaths each year in the US. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: An investigative report questioning the marketing of OxyContin, and new concerns about children and cell phone use.
Today’s doctors certainly have a right to be a little resentful about the way they’re treated in our current healthcare environment. But based on the sheer record, no one can deny them their genuine claim to a purposeful life. Now more than ever, doctors must celebrate the great purpose of their work.
America’s highest-paid CEO is a physician you’ve probably never heard of. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: the FDA considers mandating more training for opioid prescribers, and Harvard opens a center looking at the impact of happiness on health.
British researchers have “found people who spend money on things they enjoy (hobbies, interests, etc.) tend to be happier than their peers. What they mean, of course, is not spending money for the heck of it, but rather spending it on things that express one’s personality.â€
A new study finds nearly half of all primary care physicians in private practice are thinking about leaving medicine due to low reimbursements. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also on the list: A doctor’s secret contribution to baseball, and a major shortage of pathologists weighs down coroner’s offices.
A new report tabulates the revenue generation of the average hospital physician. The number might surprise you. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: An article criticizing opacity regarding physician discipline, and changing viewpoints on marijuana use.
A new report says physicians fall short when patients ask questions about the costs of treatment. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also on the list: Doctors continue to be held in high esteem in American society, and critiques of Harvard Medical School and WebMD.
Sometimes even little things can go a long way toward changing your mindset and your stress level. These five ideas can get you back on the track to a joy-filled career.
A study by a British insurer has some unsettling statistics about physicians and traffic accidents. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Why online reviews may not be so bad after all.
As we celebrate National Doctors' Day, columnist Greg Kelly reflects on his own connection to physicians and how the all-consuming job shapes those who take on the call.
A new report looks at malpractice claims by state and finds a wide disparity. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Why bad online reviews might not be as bad as you think.
A new report looks at the rates of "happiness" in 150 countries. The data might be helpful to American doctors on the edge of burnout.
Physicians spend hundreds of hours each year reporting data to insurance companies, for a total tab of more than $15 billion worth of time. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Infection rates remain a stubborn problem, and one state outlaws paper prescriptions.
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, columnist Greg Kelly remembers a family friend and family man who proudly proclaimed his Irish heritage.
Riches and power top this week’s PMD Critical List. Our top story looks at the richest doctors in the world. Another story looks at a group of physicians who hold incredible power over the US healthcare system, even though they’re not household names.
A new poll shows Americans are mostly happy with their healthcare experiences. However, not all of the results are positive.
A new study looks at the rates of bacteria, superbugs, and other unwanted dangers at America’s hospitals. Some of the names topping the list might surprise you. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also on the list, why doctors care about happiness, and why the stethoscope might soon become a thing of the past.
Parents strive to give their children the best, safest childhood possible. However, sometimes it's easy to forget the need for play.
A new national study suggests surgical residents benefit from longer shifts, seemingly defying the notion that such lengthy periods are too grueling. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Congress and the president find a way to confirm a nominee, and Elvis Presley’ personal physician has “left the building.â€
With the Oscars just around the corner, columnist Greg Kelly remembered some of his favorite physician-focused films.
A Florida teen gets caught pretending to be a doctor, a Harvard-trained physician tells his story of drug dependence, and a new study looks at why the results of so many clinical trials go unpublished. Those stories top this week’s PMD Critical List
In the wake of the unexpected death of Supreme Court Antonin Scalia, we honor his penchant for humor with some favorite jokes... about lawyers.
A British study finds the unavailability of physicians doesn’t increase patient deaths. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Why are pagers still around and why has tele-surgery not yet fulfilled its potential?
Professional dissatisfaction among doctors is the major issue of our time. Left unaddressed, the issue has the potential to wreck the medical profession.
Will housecalls make a comeback via on-demand services like Uber? That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Five reasons physicians fail as leaders, and what’s behind the rise in the number of osteopaths?
A new film explores the life-saving work of the US Coast Guard. It turns out, the Coast Guard can trace its history back to a courageous physician.
A vast majority of Americans say they’re satisfied by their physician visits – an approval rating that would make candidates in Monday’s Iowa caucuses drool. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also on the list: Zeroing in on malpractice-prone physicians, and why are doctors’ office run so badly?
A new report outlines the geography of physician pay and also reveals some surprising findings about persistent pay gaps.
