Medmic: Opinions

Why I Advocate for Physicians

Mrs. Olivia Morris is the Co-founder of Doctors Living & Hubelle Unleashed.

She helps support physicians globally through awareness, advocacy and systemic change.

The Hidden World of Chronic Disease

Susan Baumgaertel MD practices Internal Medicine “virtually’ from Seattle, WA.

She is the founder of www.myMDadvocate.com and the informational website, www.MenopauseMenu.com

I’m a Journalist. Apparently, I’m Also One of America’s “Top Doctors.”

Companies cash in by calling physicians “Super Doctor,” “Best Doctor” or “Top Doctor” and then selling them opportunities to boast about the honor. Experts call the accolades a “scam.” Giving me one highlights the absurdity.

This story was written by Marshall Allen.

It was originally published by Propublica.org

https://www.propublica.org/article/top-doctors-award-journalist

Fahrenheit 45

Dr. Sidney Schwab is a retired surgeon who blogs at Surgeonsblog.

He is the author of “Cutting Remarks: Insights and Recollections of a Surgeon.”

Evaluate, Don’t Judge

Dr. Joan Naidorf is an emergency physician, author and speaker located in Alexandria, VA.

Her book, “Changing How we Think About Difficult Patients: a Guide for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals,” is published by the American Association for Physician Leadership.

The True Art of Medicine

Susan Baumgaertel MD practices Internal Medicine “virtually’ from Seattle, WA.

She is the founder of www.myMDadvocate.com and the informational website, www.MenopauseMenu.com