Compassion Fatigue

Clinical challenges: fibromyalgia (part two)

Three case reports to illustrate some of the more common characteristics of this ailment.
First day of school: residency edition

Dr. Sarah Almas outlines tips for embracing the challenges and joys of residency.
Eye-level connection between doctors and patients makes a difference, study suggests

The study looked at clinician posture at the beside and found that sitting or crouching at a hospitalized patient’s bedside was associated with higher patient satisfaction and trust.
Be the positive voice

Often when things get challenging, our default is to fall into complaining and negativity. While that might feel satisfying for a moment, it serves no one and can drag down the morale of everyone around us.
Grateful bred

How do you nurture gratitude in your patients?
Doctor: Learn from your elders!

As a young doctor, Dr. Eric Grief discovered that the most profound lessons in medicine came from old patients.
A decade of communicating

Dr. Howard Goldstein reflects on the 10 years he's been writing for the Medical Post—and the continued importance of communication skills in the medical profession.
POLL: Have you experienced workplace violence in your healthcare setting?

See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll.

Can a 6-second kiss each day lead to a more intimate relationship?