Commentary

Opinion

Why Don’t Physicians Call In Sick?

We can work to overcome this institutional taboo against staying home when we do get sick. Work out a system of mutual coverage for such...

Opinion

How much would you bet on a diagnosis?

For much of the work we do, precise likelihoods aren't critical. Yet, it can be important in decision making and in discussing probabilities, such...

Perspectives

Yes, Patients Are Getting More Complicated

The average hospitalized patient is older, more likely to have kidney disease or diabetes, is on more medications, and has spent more time in the...

Opinion

Is It Time to Air Grievances?

Ostensibly, we complain to effect change: Something is wrong and we expect it to be different. But that’s not the whole story.

Commentary

Are you sure your patient is alive?

Of all the people who should know whether someone is alive or dead, shouldn’t their doctor be at the top of the list?

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