Opinion
The future of hospital medicine
April 7, 2020
There are many twists and turns in the road that will affect hospitalists’ ability to carve out a brighter future.
Opinion
NYU med student joins COVID fight: ‘Time to step up’
April 2, 2020
Unable to embrace his parents, he wondered if they would want him to volunteer.
Opinion
Surge in firearm sales tied to COVID-19 fears, uncertainty presents risks
April 2, 2020
Social isolation is difficult for any person and may be even more traumatic for people with underlying vulnerabilities, including mental illness, said Dr. Jack Rozel.
Opinion
‘We will get through this’: Advice for lessening your pandemic anxiety
March 31, 2020
You must first think about protecting yourself by limiting your exposure and monitoring your own physical state for any COVID-19 symptoms, said Dr. Jeffrey A. Lieberman.
Opinion
Are psychiatrists more prepared for COVID-19 than we think?
March 31, 2020
Psychiatrists are on the cutting edge of how to address the pandemic of fear and uncertainty gripping individuals and society across the nation, said Dr. Jacqueline Posada.
Opinion
Two decades of leadership
March 27, 2020
Dr. Larry Wellikson has a deep appreciation of the relationships that he has developed and nurtured.
Opinion
Psychiatrists deemed ‘essential’ in time of COVID-19
March 25, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic weighs heavily on psychiatric patients with conditions such as anxiety, depression and PTSD. Meanwhile, a national poll released March 25 by the American Psychiatric Association shows that almost half of all Americans are anxious about contracting COVID-19 and ...
Opinion
Step 1 scoring moves to pass/fail: Hospitalists’ role and unintended consequences
March 25, 2020
The change to a pass/fail Step 1 exam will likely do little to address the expanding gulf between the UME and GME communities.
Opinion
Is COVID-19 leading to a mental illness pandemic?
March 25, 2020
Physicians can empower people by helping them to develop skills aimed at focusing on positive aspects of life, said Dr. Robert T. London.
Opinion
Dr. Douglas Paauw reflects on practicing in the COVID-19 world
March 25, 2020
He describes his experiences treating patients during this unsettling time.