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What doctors wish patients knew about end-of-life care planning

Susan E. Nelson, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains how advance directives ensure care reflects patients’ wishes and ease decision-making for loved ones.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Building physician leaders who guide with heart and skill

At The Permanente Medical Group, leadership means blending expertise, empathy and purpose so patients, physicians and care teams can thrive.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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The Hawkeye Wave: When empathy becomes part of the care plan

Iowa’s beloved football tradition renews morale for pediatric teams and families at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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What doctors wish patients knew about cutting down on screen time

Too much time with smartphones or TVs can do harm. Two physicians share tips on how to cut screen time before it turns toxic.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 JAMA resources for surgeons to share with patients

Many of the most common surgical interventions are explained in these JAMA Patient Pages to help patients make informed decisions. Save and share with your patients.

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For this doctor, technology is a way to heal medicine itself

Northwell Health’s Elise Boventer, MD, MPH, shares how clinical informatics empowers physicians, cuts burdens, improves care and drives transformation.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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For Sutter Health, an “Aha!” moment on physician well-being

Learn how the California health system’s leaders have changed their credentialing applications to better support doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Geisinger brings “growth mindset” to surgical residency training

Giving feedback that harnesses surgical residents’ thirst for improvement is a winner at Geisinger. The approach is spreading to other specialties. 

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Improve GME
Health System Spotlight
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Health systems: To boost vital conditions, follow Rush's playbook

Health systems are community anchors that can help advance optimal health. Find out how Chicago’s Rush University System for Health is doing it.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight