Opinion
White coats and provider attire: Does it matter to patients?
September 18, 2018
Compared with photo stills and films from the 1960s, the doctors of today appear like vagabonds.
Opinion
Positive change through advocacy
August 3, 2018
SHM past president Dr. Ron Greeno says the society takes the lead on issues that impact the U.S. health care system.
Opinion
Does supplemental oxygen help COPD patients who have chronic stable moderate hypoxia?
August 1, 2018
Oxygen therapy for some COPD patients would not affect overall quality of life, including functional status and mood.
Opinion
The work schedule that prevents burnout
June 12, 2018
There is lots of value in thinking carefully about your group’s work schedule and making adjustments where needed.
Opinion
Kawasaki disease: New info to enhance our index of suspicion
May 30, 2018
Now the seasonality trends appear blurred in the youngest cases and the male predominance is blurred in the oldest cases.
Opinion
Two more and counting: Suicide in medical trainees
May 16, 2018
Dr. Michael F. Myers offers context for the latest discussions about physician suicides and calls on the medical community to act now.
Opinion
‘You are what kind of doctor?’
May 11, 2018
The privilege of participating in the SHM project has been an education no grant or scholarship could equal, says Dr. Brad Flansbaum.
Opinion
Understanding the new CMS bundle model
March 30, 2018
If there is broad participation, BPCI Advanced could represent a key milestone for hospitalists.
Opinion
Welcome to Orlando and HM18
March 29, 2018
New this year: NP/PA and palliative care tracks, The Great Debate track, Updates in Addiction Medicine, and a focus on careers.
Opinion
Engaging skeptical parents
March 27, 2018
With skeptical parents, resist the urge to tell, and listen instead.