PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine

How the STORM-PE Trial Could Change Pulmonary Embolism Management 07.01.2026 23:40 ↓

Rachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, discusses the STORM-PE study, which showed the benefits of adding CAVT to anticoagulation for PE.

Survey Study Reveals the Hidden Burden of Menopause in Primary Care 24.12.2025 14:02 ↓

Ekta Kapoor, MBBS, discusses a study that identified significant gaps in care among women with menopause symptoms.

Standardized Discharge Pathway Empowers Clinicians, Reduces Hospital Crowding 17.12.2025 13:02 ↓

Melissa Reider-Demer, DNP, discusses a redesigned discharge workflow that improved inpatient throughput.

Inside the AACE’s Updated Guidance on Obesity Diagnosis and Management 10.12.2025 21:07 ↓

Karl Nadolsky, DO, and W. Timothy Garvey, MD, unpack several key points in the AACE’s latest obesity management guidance.

Reporting Another Physician: How to Navigate the Legal and Ethical Realities 03.12.2025 19:10 ↓

Dr. MedLaw reviews mandatory reporting laws, liability traps, and how clinicians can act without escalating conflict.

Clinicians Urged to Screen Alcohol Use Amid Public Misconceptions About Cancer Risk 26.11.2025 6:49 ↓

Research indicates that 53% of adults in the US aren’t aware of the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.

What the New Era of Malpractice Means for Doctors 20.11.2025 17:52 ↓

The American Law Institute’s updated malpractice standard marks a major shift away from the old locality rule.

Reframing Wellness in Modern Medicine, Part 2: Strategies for Patient Engagement 19.11.2025 18:41 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, and Rachel Franklin, MD, share how they communicate effectively with patients about preventive care.

Reframing Wellness in Modern Medicine, Part 1: Addressing Social Drivers of Health 12.11.2025 23:42 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, chats with Rachel Franklin, MD, about the importance of accounting for social determinants of health.

Combating Medical Misinformation, Part 2: Where Should Physicians Start? 05.11.2025 13:29 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, and Amanda d’Almeida, MD, MPH, share practical strategies for physicians to address misinformation.

Mastering Motions and Strategy in Medical Malpractice Cases 31.10.2025 17:45 ↓

Dr. MedLaw explains how physicians facing malpractice suits can use legal motions and strategy to shape their defense.

Combating Medical Misinformation, Part 1: Meeting Patients Where They Are Online 29.10.2025 13:25 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Amanda d’Almeida, MD, about using social media to share evidence-based medical information.

Post-Dobbs Laws Delay Medically Indicated Care for Pregnant Patients 22.10.2025 10:25 ↓

Katrina Kimport, PhD, shares her research on how post-Dobbs abortion restrictions have affected obstetric care.

Patients & Physicians Find Renewed Connection Through “Commit to Sit” Initiative 15.10.2025 7:01 ↓

Jeffrey Lazar, MD, discusses how sitting down during exams can improve the healthcare experience for patients and clinicians.

Navigating Vaccine Policy Shifts in Clinical Practice 08.10.2025 33:38 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, about how physicians can navigate discussions about vaccines.

Apologizing to Patients: Malpractice Attorney Shares How to Avoid Legal Risk 01.10.2025 17:03 ↓

Dr. MedLaw returns to share how physicians can apologize to patients without accidentally creating evidence of…

HER2+ Horizons: Episode 2: Sequencing After Progression‚ÄîWhat Comes Next? 24.09.2025 9:59 ↓

In this episode, Sara Tolaney, MD, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses sequencing strategies after progression in…

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Guiding Patients Through Cervical Screening Choices 24.09.2025 9:14 ↓

Ada Stewart, MD, FAAFP, discusses the strengths and limitations of various cervical screening methods, emphasizing the…

How the Eggshell Skull Doctrine Shapes Liability in Malpractice Cases 03.09.2025 10:12 ↓

What is “eggshell skull?” Dr. MedLaw returns to explain the legal standard and how it impacts physician liability and…

Digital Health Tools Offer New Window for COPD Exacerbation Prevention 27.08.2025 11:21 ↓

M. Bradley Drummond, MD, discusses how new inhaler technologies can detect early warning signs of COPD exacerbations. Let us…

SERENA-6 at ASCO 2025: ctDNA-Guided Therapy in HR+/HER2- mBC 13.08.2025 25:50 ↓

In this episode, Hope Rugo, MD, of City of Hope, shares insights from the SERENA-6 trial, which evaluated ctDNA-guided…

How H. R. 1 Could Reshape Healthcare Access, Coverage, and Physician Payment 13.08.2025 41:25 ↓

Alex McDonald, MD, is joined by Elizabeth McNeil of the California Medical Association, and together they unpack H. R. 1’s…

Patient Autonomy or Physician Liability? How to Navigate When Patients Dictate Care 06.08.2025 14:45 ↓

When a patient demands non-standard treatment, clinicians must decide carefully whether to deny or provide it. Dr. MedLaw…

Building a Healthcare Workforce That Stays, Part 2: Personalized Learning Approaches 30.07.2025 14:03 ↓

In part 2 of her discussion about how innovations in medical training can reduce burnout and turnover, Dr. Patty Knecht…

Building a Healthcare Workforce That Stays, Part 1: Staffing & Simulation Training 23.07.2025 10:36 ↓

Patty Knecht, PhD, RN, shares what she has learned about effective medical training, emphasizing how increased clinician…