How should clinicians provide a balanced analysis of the risks, benefits, and alternative choices for a patient on this critical and current topic in bioethics and clinical medicine?




We know that burnout, depression, and maladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse are prevalent in our community. However, we do not openly discuss them and we fail to normalize these experiences.

Reimbursement for a service or procedure that does not have a specific CPT code can be complex, but can be navigated with some basic understanding



Patients who do not keep their appointments are a financial burden on a practice and can have a major impact on others waiting for treatment.


The patient–physician relationship is unique with respect to physical contact, given the importance of the physical examination and the physician’s responsibility to understand and connect with he patient.

In a study that reported the most satisfying jobs in the United States, physicians were not even among the top 10.