Navigating Challenges in Medical Education: The Perpetual Cycle
The end of the academic year presents an opportunity for reflection for the dedicated medical educat...
McDonald's Musings 
Physician’s Weekly editorial board member Alex McDonald, MD, explores the role physicians can play in society beyond the office, clinic, or hospital.
Alex McDonald, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP
“MAHA” Sounds Good, but That’s About It
The MAHA movement exploits fears, oversimplifies health issues, and manipulates public sentiment for...
May 27, 2025
Students Celebrate Matching—Now the Real Work Begins
As new physicians match, the system they enter needs repair....
Apr 9, 2025
Engaging With Patients & the Community Outside the Exam Room
Engaging with patients and the community outside the exam room is crucial to addressing social facto...
Mar 11, 2025
When Disaster Strikes: Preparing & Adapting to Meet Community Needs
Preparedness, flexibility, and commitment to public education are critical to physicians' abilities ...
Mar 6, 2025
Navigating Health, Science, & Misinformation in a Changing Political Landscape
Trust in health science is vital. Physicians must combat misinformation, advocate for evidence-based...
Dec 22, 2024
Navigating Career Changes: Is an Early-Mid-Career Crisis Really a Thing?
Is the early-mid-career crisis real? Physicians are asking themselves this question and looking to ...
Oct 24, 2024
Vote! It's Good for Your Health
Although we all want to be healthy and improve our community's health, how we do that has fallen vic...
Aug 21, 2024
What is Physician-Led Healthcare, and How Can YOU Contribute?
It’s time for physicians to stand up and resume their role as healthcare system leaders to address...
Jun 20, 2024
Earth Day, Climate Change, and Human Health
Earth Day provided a good moment to reflect on the climate, climate change, and, most importantly, h...
May 2, 2024
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How to Handle Generational Conflicts in the Medical Workplace
Generational conflicts in the medical workplace can cause problems, but fostering open dialogue and building inclusivity can improve collaboration and trust....
May 31, 2025
How Physician Judgment May Discourage Patient Honesty
Physician judgment of patients who express inaccurate or misguided medical beliefs can undermine the patient-physician relationship, according to research....
May 27, 2025
Navigating Licensure Risks in Virtual Second-Opinion Programs
Physicians offering patient-specific virtual second opinions must secure state licensure or use peer-to-peer exemptions to avoid unlicensed practice claims....
May 21, 2025
How Battling Claim Denials With AI Can Unlock Physician Revenue
Healthcare insurers are using AI to deny claims, but physicians can battle back by using AI to assist with getting claims approved, thereby unlocking revenue....
May 13, 2025
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Reflections on Match Day 2024
Match Day is a highly anticipated event where graduating medical students find out where they will complete their residency training. How did 2024 measure up?
Apr 09, 2024
Helping Patients Understand “Wants” Versus “Needs”
Patients have easy access to health information, so doctors must enhance efforts involving helping patients understand their conditions and treatment options.
Feb 07, 2024
Physicians Running for Office
Although many don't think politics has a place in the exam room, political policies impact healthcare—leading some physicians to consider joining the fray.
Jan 30, 2024
How Will the Amazon Generation Change Healthcare?
The healthcare industry faces challenges in its attempts to meet the needs of patients who value customer service, choice, value, and quality.
Dec 29, 2023
Addressing New Challenges in Medical Education
Medical education faces challenges that affect the quality of training and the preparedness of future healthcare workforce.
Oct 30, 2023
Every Physician Has a Role in Reducing Low-Value Care
Every Physician Has a Role in Reducing Low-Value Care
Oct 19, 2023
COVID, RSV & Flu, Oh My!
“Cold and flu” season is nearly here; however, language matters, and I would argue that it’s important to change our lexicon to more accurately reflect the true health risks of the season.
Oct 12, 2023
Hocus POCUS: The Future of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Clinical Settings
The value of POCUS lies in its ability to provide immediate, real-time visual information to healthcare providers at the patient's bedside.
Aug 31, 2023
The Case For Organized Medicine
There is no question that healthcare and the practice of medicine is becoming increasingly complex, not just from a scientific and a medical point of view, but also from an economic, social, and political standpoint as well. The days of a physician simply showing up to work, taki
Apr 23, 2023
Every Physician Has a Role in Reducing Low-Value Care
It is going to take every physician doing their part to educate patients, educate themselves, and educate each other regarding what is medically appropriate.
Jan 31, 2023
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How to Handle Generational Conflicts in the Medical Workplace
Generational conflicts in the medical workplace can cause problems, but fostering open dialogue and building inclusivity can improve collaboration and trust....
May 31, 2025
How Physician Judgment May Discourage Patient Honesty
Physician judgment of patients who express inaccurate or misguided medical beliefs can undermine the patient-physician relationship, according to research....
May 27, 2025
Navigating Licensure Risks in Virtual Second-Opinion Programs
Physicians offering patient-specific virtual second opinions must secure state licensure or use peer-to-peer exemptions to avoid unlicensed practice claims....
May 21, 2025
How Battling Claim Denials With AI Can Unlock Physician Revenue
Healthcare insurers are using AI to deny claims, but physicians can battle back by using AI to assist with getting claims approved, thereby unlocking revenue....
May 13, 2025
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