Opinion
Exposing hospital gowns
July 17, 2020
The hospital gown remains a poor attempt at proper attire for human beings.
Opinion
Provide support in uncertain times
July 16, 2020
Listen to children’s or teens’ concerns and share information in developmentally appropriate ways. It is okay to not have all of the answers.
Opinion
The public’s trust in science
July 14, 2020
We still can’t reliably say how much protection a cloth mask provides.
Opinion
Wave, surge, or tsunami
July 14, 2020
Predictive models for COVID-19 have strengths and weaknesses and none are perfect.
Opinion
Calculations of an academic hospitalist
July 13, 2020
Compensation models based solely on wRVU production would not do justice for hospitalists in academic settings.
Opinion
‘Doc, can I get a mask exemption?’
July 8, 2020
"It makes sense to say that if it makes you uncomfortable to wear a mask because it affects your breathing, you should think twice about getting in a situation where you would have to wear a mask," says Dr. Albert Rizzo.
Opinion
COVID-19: Haiti is vulnerable, but the international community can help
July 1, 2020
Deep distrust has undermined the messages of public health officials, said Mr. Dorcela and Mr. St. Jean.
Opinion
The wave of the future
July 1, 2020
SHM’s founding CEO Dr. Larry Wellikson is retiring, and Dr. Eric Howell is assuming his leadership role.
Opinion
Manage the pandemic with a multidisciplinary coalition
June 30, 2020
Managing the pandemic is dependent on a standardized, interdisciplinary approach that is implemented and evaluated well.
Opinion
How racism contributes to the effects of SARS-CoV-2
June 29, 2020
Underrepresented minorities face systemic bias and racism when interacting with the healthcare system, Dr. Salles writes.