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Monday Jul 15, 2019
My Teen Patient Opened Up About Her Suicide Attempt
Teen suicide rates are on the rise. In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., shares insights from a recent visit with a teenage patient who survived a suicide attempt.
Posted at 04:41PM Jul 15, 2019
by Lalita Abhyankar, MD, MHS
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Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Reaping Benefits (and Avoiding Pitfalls) of Social Media
After recent research showed the effect one negative social media post can have on a doctor's credibility, we asked our new physician bloggers how -- and why -- they use social media. This Fresh Perspectives blog post presents their responses.
Posted at 02:48PM Jul 10, 2019
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Health Spending Keeps Going Up; Why Are Outcomes Worse?
Natasha Bhuyan, M.D., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that even as U.S. health care costs continue to climb, several key outcomes are in steep decline.
Posted at 11:35AM Jul 03, 2019
by Natasha Bhuyan, M.D.
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Monday Jun 24, 2019
Data in (Direct) Primary Care: Striking the Right Balance
In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Allison Edwards, M.D., writes that the health care system has done a poor job of measuring quality overall, but says that direct primary care can start over with a blank slate.
Posted at 04:10PM Jun 24, 2019
by Allison Edwards, M.D.
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Wednesday Jun 19, 2019
My Message to Students: Why Family Medicine Matters
Marking the sixth anniversary of his graduation from residency, Kurt Bravata, M.D., reflects on what he wishes every first-year medical student knew about family medicine.
Posted at 01:25PM Jun 19, 2019
by Kurt Bravata, M.D.
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Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
We Made It Through Residency. Here's How You Can, Too
As Astrud Villareal, M.D., D.I.M.P.H., wraps up her training, she and her mentors offer some tips for the new class of family medicine interns.
Posted at 10:30AM Jun 12, 2019
by Astrud Villareal, M.D., D.I.M.P.H.
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Monday Jun 03, 2019
Rural FPs Need More Support in Treating Mental Illness
Rural physicians and their patients face significant barriers when it comes to providing mental health care. In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Tate Hinkle, M.D., suggests strategies to help overcome these problems.
Posted at 12:25PM Jun 03, 2019
by Tate Hinkle, M.D.
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Tuesday May 14, 2019
Health Startups: Revolutionary or Threat to Primary Care?
Startups based on health care algorithms are rapidly spreading. In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Natasha Bhuyan, M.D., describes a model that allows family physicians to offer the convenience these companies tout while preserving the doctor-patient relationship.
Posted at 11:30AM May 14, 2019
by Natasha Bhuyan, M.D.
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Monday May 06, 2019
Your Patient Is Crying. What Do You Do?
What can you offer a crying patient besides a tissue? In this Fresh Perspectives blog post, Lalita Abhyankar, M.D., M.H.S., discusses why patients cry, why it sometimes helps and how to react.
Posted at 03:59PM May 06, 2019
by Lalita Abhyankar, MD, MHS
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
It's Humbling to Be Reminded How Much There Is to Know
Margaux Lazarin, D.O., M.P.H., writes in this Fresh Perspectives blog post that a moment of self-doubt provided motivation for her to learn more and do better.
Posted at 04:09PM Apr 30, 2019
by Margaux Lazarin, D.O., M.P.H.
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