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Second Opinions

Essays and opinions from our readers, always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial

A computer rendering of a surgical robot.

<乌鸦传媒>Are We Ready for AI-Assisted Surgery?

Some may be reluctant to let this technology into the training and treatment settings

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<乌鸦传媒>'Uncertainty' Is Indeed a Bad Word: A Second Opinion on Pandemic Communication

Information should be presented to the public using a three-part approach

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<乌鸦传媒>Food Addiction Should Be Included in the DSM-6

Without an expanded diagnostic menu, many patients will struggle to get appropriate care

A photo of a senior woman describing her pain to a male physician.

<乌鸦传媒>An Older Woman's Chronic Pain Is Not 'All in Her Head'

There are serious consequences of under-managed pain

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's What I'm Looking For in an Ob/Gyn Residency: Comprehensive Training

Access to abortion training in all states can help prevent the growing gaps in women's health

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<乌鸦传媒>'Uncertainty' Isn't a Bad Word: U.S. Agencies Must Tighten Up H5N1 Communications

More effective and efficient public messaging is the need of the hour

A photo of a male nurse looking at a laptop outside an examination room.

<乌鸦传媒>Where Are All the Male Nurses?

Gender stereotypes may be exacerbating the nursing shortage

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<乌鸦传媒>How Will You Make Your Mark on Medicine?

Whether in academia or practice, find a way to leave your footprint

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<乌鸦传媒>Smoking Isn't the Only Source of Nicotine Addiction in Town

Emerging data suggest pharmacological interventions may help patients quit vaping

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<乌鸦传媒>The Sickening Reality of 'White' Beauty Standards

From hair straighteners to racial surgery, the physical and emotional harm runs deep

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<乌鸦传媒>For Cancer Patients Facing Infertility, Access to IVF Is Paramount

Legislation can ensure all health insurance plans provide coverage

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<乌鸦传媒>Are We Desensitized to Fire Alarms in the Hospital?

We hear them and see them, but we often don't react to them

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<乌鸦传媒>Knowledge Is Power: Will AI Democratize Medicine?

An adapted excerpt from the new book, ChatGPT, MD

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<乌鸦传媒>Imagine What EHR Interoperability Could Do for Healthcare

Connected systems would benefit patients and clinicians alike

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<乌鸦传媒>From Resident to Academic Attending: The Challenges Ahead

With appropriate support, this can be a time of growth and learning

A photo of people sitting in a the waiting room of an emergency department.

<乌鸦传媒>Revisiting 'Left Without Being Seen' Metrics in the ED

The current system drives problematic decisions regarding how care is allocated

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<乌鸦传媒>Measles Is Preventable. How Did the World End Up Back Here?

Health professionals must encourage vaccination and fight misinformation

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<乌鸦传媒>When It Comes to Preventive Health, Play the Long Game

Proposed budget scoring legislation can boost disease prevention and drive cost savings

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<乌鸦传媒>I'm a Former Surgeon General and I Couldn't Believe My $10k Medical Bill

Everyone must be able to access necessary care without fear of financial ruin

A photo of Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, and his family.

<乌鸦传媒>20 Years of Same-Sex Marriage Has Been a Boon to Health

We should all celebrate strides in healthcare

A photo of a mother and daughter looking at a tablet on the kitchen counter.

<乌鸦传媒>The Online World Is a Double-Edged Sword for Youth Mental Health

Here's how to support young patients and their parents

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<乌鸦传媒>Farm-to-Hospital Meals Can Help Protect Patients and the Climate

Every health system should partner with local, high-quality farms

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<乌鸦传媒>New School Meal Standards: An Encouraging Step Towards Healthier Kids

The momentum coming from the federal government is promising

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<乌鸦传媒>Ending Oncology's Toxic Relationship With High Chemotherapy Doses

Optimizing doses can improve patient outcomes and lower costs

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<乌鸦传媒>Fraudulent Practices Abound in Post-Accident Healthcare

These costs often fall unfairly on patients and insurance providers

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<乌鸦传媒>The Green Elephant in Medical School Classrooms

Climate change should be weaved into the very fabric of health education

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<乌鸦传媒>Unmasking the 'Lost' Mental Health Generation

Many adults have been retrospectively diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder

A photo of James Baker, MD, MPH

<乌鸦传媒>I Didn't Truly Understand Opioid Addiction Until It Killed My Son

Despite being a doctor, I learned too late that substance use disorder is a treatable disease

A photo of a mature male physician looking out the window of a hospital lobby.

<乌鸦传媒>The Plight of the Late-Boomer Physician

Does anyone besides me feel like we got the short end of the financial stick?

A photo of a female physician handing a swaddled baby to a new mother after childbirth.

<乌鸦传媒>We Screen Postpartum Women for Depression. But What About PTSD?

We're not asking all of the right questions

A photo of a broken cigarette lying on a stack of $100 bills.

<乌鸦传媒>What if States Paid People to Stop Using Drugs and Smoking?

This underutilized strategy has proven effective

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<乌鸦传媒>A Look Inside the Exorbitant Costs of Applying to Residency

The expense creates a barrier to equity and excellence

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<乌鸦传媒>Why Don't Men Have Their Version of 'The Pill'?

A focus on gender equity should include contraceptive equity too

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<乌鸦传媒>Patients Hitting GLP-1 Plateaus? Here's How to Help

Set expectations up front, and explore alternative approaches when necessary

Sylvie Stacy, MD

<乌鸦传媒>What I Learned From My Unconventional Career Path in Medicine

Don't be afraid to let your medical career meander

A black woman working at a lab.

<乌鸦传媒>Closing Gender-Based Disease Disparities Starts in the Lab

Women must have a seat at the table in deciding what type of research to pursue

A person holding money, paying a doctor.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Industry Influence Driving LVAD Use by Cardiologists?

Clinical treatment decisions should be based on the best available evidence

A female physician at her desk looking stressed out.

<乌鸦传媒>Burnout Is Not Going Away. Here Are Three 'Microskills' to Mitigate It.

Too many physicians are not meeting their own basic needs

A woman physician stares at a male physician while he is working.

<乌鸦传媒>Men Too: Sexual Harassment in the Operating Room

The fear and anxiety that come with harassment cross all boundaries

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<乌鸦传媒>Is It Time for Hospitals to Implement Weapons Screening?

Gun violence in hospitals is rising -- we need a bold new safety approach

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