Over the weekend we stumbled upon a story titled “Stop the anti-doctor media bias.” It’s a fascinating read that showcases how misinformation and half-truths have led to a noticeable anti-doctor wave of stories in the media. The piece cites stories about “major opioid busts from pill pusher doctors” and “doctors overtreating patients” in order to […]
Being An Empathetic Orthopedic Surgeon
As doctors, we want to do everything in our power to help a patient recover from their condition or injury, but we also want to provide them with a caring experience along the way. While the focus may be on the endgame, how a person gets there is also important, and sometimes that can get […]
Preventing Suicides Among Orthopedic Surgeons
As we’ve written about on the blog several times before, the life of a doctor can be very challenging on their mental health. They want to help everybody, but they often do so by neglecting to care for themselves. This can lead them down a path of depression, despair, hopelessness and eventually suicide. Recently, I […]
Doctors Have The Highest Suicide Rate In America
According to new findings, doctors in America have the highest suicide rate of any profession, with roughly one completed suicide every day. Moreover, the number of physician suicides are more than twice that of the general public. The findings come on the heels of a systematic review of suicide rates in America. According to the […]
3 Things Your Doctor Wants From You
When we need the assistance of a nurse or doctor, we want them to help make us feel better. However, you have to remember that the healthcare system is a two way street. If you want to make a full recovery, your doctor is going to want some things from you. Below, we share three […]