Second Opinion

The science of the nudge 24.06.2018 4:48 ↓

Is the nudge an example of libertarian paternalism or subliminal mind-bending?

The link between weight and guilt 17.06.2018 4:12 ↓

The feelings of guilt are complex and seemingly tied to our perceptions of weight.

Too much news of suicide 10.06.2018 4:28 ↓

Why are numbers increasing and what does it tell us about our society?

Impaired physicians are dangerous at work 03.06.2018 4:31 ↓

We need to rethink what “exposure” to drugs means and whether health care professionals should be held to a different standard than other citizens.

Is basic life sustaining healthcare a right or a privilege? 27.05.2018 4:34 ↓

What happens when a undocumented immigrant needs kidney dialysis?

Ebola returns and it deserves our attention 20.05.2018 8:07 ↓

In our interconnected world their problems today could be our problems tomorrow.

The oversized problem of arthritis 13.05.2018 4:33 ↓

This is the poster child for how we can use evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.

Striking in health care 06.05.2018 4:38 ↓

Deciding to strike is always difficult, but there is an added twist in health care.

A tale of two extremes 29.04.2018 4:29 ↓

Trying to meet patient expectations is an art and we sometimes miss the mark.

When journalists get it wrong 22.04.2018 4:34 ↓

Reporting failure often results from neglecting to look under the rocks and ask the tough questions.

It's time to start to change some of the silly rules in health care 15.04.2018 4:31 ↓

Everyone’s opinions count, but leaders need to be motivated to change the status quo

Sex trafficking 08.04.2018 4:27 ↓

A group of people being missed by health professionals.

Out of hospital cardiac arrest 01.04.2018 4:30 ↓

We could be doing much better – but it takes a village

Early teenage drinking 25.03.2018 4:16 ↓

An early start to any type of substance abuse can often be a warning sign.

White coats against gun violence 18.03.2018 4:28 ↓

Millennials are our reason for hope.

The health of the world's adolescents 11.03.2018 4:33 ↓

Intervening to improve the health of this vulnerable population will have big payoffs as they transition to becoming tomorrow’s adults.

Limitations of antidepressant medications 04.03.2018 3:57 ↓

An important illness with several options for treatment.

How do we get the doctors we need? 25.02.2018 4:31 ↓

Requiring a year or two of community service.

Working when sick 18.02.2018 4:14 ↓

Perhaps it is time for a change in the culture of medicine – if not for doctors then for the sake of patients.

Paying doctors to keep costs low 11.02.2018 7:58 ↓

Paying doctors to change their behavior works, but it often has unintended consequences.

Just because we do the surgery doesn't mean it works 04.02.2018 4:29 ↓

Despite being used thousands of times a year for decades, an innovative study shows shoulder surgery is not effective.

Karla's trip home 28.01.2018 5:54 ↓

A medical student goes home to care for a sick family member.

Conversations around Pain 21.01.2018 5:09 ↓

A delicate dance -- with no leading partner.

Influenza: 2018 14.01.2018 4:29 ↓

We certainly could do much better with our approach to the flu.

Brain death 07.01.2018 4:30 ↓

How our eyes can deceives us.