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
Medmic: Opinions
Zocdoc Has a Dirty Little Secret
The untold story of how their cancellation policy is among the most punitive in the online reservation industry. Zocdoc has a secret it wants to
We Are Here to Help You Succeed
If you have heard these words before it is likely you have been summoned to a meeting in which you are getting a review. It
What To Do About a Potentially Litigious Surgical Patient?
It recently came to my attention that a patient on my surgical schedule was making some unusual remarks while signing my consent forms. So naturally,
Should Physicians Accept Crypto as Payment for Medical Services?
Even the most vigorous crypto bulls catch a cold every once in a while. By that, I don’t mean that fervent cryptocurrency backers are prone
Our Abortion Story
The day after Roe v. Wade was overturned, my 90-year-old mother called from her retirement home and greeted me with, “I can’t believe it.” I
Burnout is a Spiritual Crisis
My second round of burnout was long and filled with numerous dental and doctor visits to fix my fractured teeth from stress grinding, newly diagnosed
The Only Real Magic
Music is probably the only real magic I have encountered in my life. There’s not some trick involved with it. It’s pure and it’s real.
Forget About Perfection — Mistakes Are For Learning!
Perfection seems like a laudable goal, or is it? “If you want to improve at anything, you need to know where your mistakes are leading
Teaching and Learning in Music and Medicine
A few years ago, I had an experience while attending a music retreat that emphasized the importance of a comprehensive approach to teaching. I had