Opinion Archives - Page 9 of 43

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2020 has been quite a year
October 7, 2020
Hospitalists have been incredibly resilient and innovative since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States.
Opinion
HM20 Virtual: Combating racism in medicine
September 28, 2020
Though the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, the pandemic of racism is not.
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Physicians, make a plan to vote
September 24, 2020
By voting, we as physicians are helping to address the social determinants of health in our communities.
Opinion
The path to leadership
September 22, 2020
Many hospitalists shy away from leadership roles, but the key is to start, even if you don’t feel ready.
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2020-2021 respiratory viral season: Onset, presentations, and testing likely to differ in pandemic
September 17, 2020
Expect variations on the traditional parade of seasonal respiratory viruses, with increased numbers of coinfections.
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COVID-19 and the psychological side effects of PPE
September 17, 2020
If health care workers cannot tolerate PPE, use desensitization- and anxiety-reducing techniques to help them. said Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie.
Opinion
Conspiracy theories
September 17, 2020
That many patients fervently believe conspiracy theories poses several problems for us.
Opinion
Defining excellence with Dr. Kimberly Manning
September 16, 2020
SHM’s 2020-2021 Awards of Excellence nominations are now open with nine unique categories.
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In a time of two pandemics, a recommitment to work together
September 14, 2020
While we physically mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we must make efforts to unmask the failings of our health system.
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What have we learned? HM20 Virtual edition
August 28, 2020
Most importantly, we have learned that we are resilient and that we are stronger together.