Private Practice Physicians Disappearing
The American Medical Association (AMA) last year noted that most patient care physicians now work outside of physician-owned medical practices. This marked the first time physicians in private practices dropped below 50%. The AMA study cited contributing factors to the shift, including practice closures and job changes. Marco Fernandez, MD, founding member of the Association […]
From the Frontlines
We asked nine area healthcare professionals to answer… What is the most important thing about healthcare that you wish more people were aware of? “That we care for them.” —Frances Terry, LPN, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Patients need to recognize that public health is really, really important. We can’t only think about our own individual […]
4 Things You Need to Know About Opioids for Pain Management
In the wake of the opioid addiction crisis, physicians have been cutting back on prescribing opioids for pain relief. But still, sometimes patients are prescribed these powerful painkillers, especially after a major surgery. Even when prescribed by a physician and taken as directed, using a prescription opioid painkiller can cause side effects including tolerance, physical […]
How Do Doctors Unwind?
Being a physician is demanding. With long days, grueling surgeries and complex patient care, physician stress and burnout are off the charts. We asked Chicago doctors about their favorite ways to find balance and relax. Here’s what they told us. “I started figure skating at the age of 9, did competitive singles skating through college […]
Does your doctor’s gender matter?
Harvard Health Blog I’ve read medical research studies that surprised me. I’ve read medical news that inspired me to learn more. And, sure, there have been plenty of studies that went way over my head. But it’s rare that I’ve read a study that made me feel defensive. Until now. Researchers publishing JAMA Internal Medicine […]
