Sensible Medicine

APRIL 18, 2024

“Always wearing a mask on a medical service in 2024 is an extreme measure and lies outside what should be considered acceptable professional behavior.” Seven of them tested positive for Covid and I suspect the eighth test was a false negative. I model this with the residents I precept. Enough with absolutes.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 23, 2025

Every semester, thousands of nurse practitioner students across the country receive the message they dread most: “I’m sorry, but I can no longer precept students this term.” What few realize is that the most formidable challenge often lies not in mastering medical concepts but in securing quality clinical placements.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Most patients wish their doctors would have a conversation with them about non-medical issues. Patients are keen to learn about non-medication alternatives, like food-as-medicine, meditation, and acupuncture. But most doctors base their conversations with patients on purely medical options like lab test results and surgical procedures.

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