Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Robert Nagler Miller AMA Affiliated Groups Contributing News Writer, Authors Robert worked as a contributing writer in 2017. News Authors Catalog of Topics Hypertension May 3, 2017 · 7 Min Read When targeting high BP, draw on this evidence-based framework Accurate measurement, quick action on treatment and a true partnership with patients will boost control of this deadly, costly condition. Physician Health Apr 24, 2017 · 4 Min Read Measure, act on these 6 factors tied to physician burnout A social psychologist says that only by addressing breakdowns in physician engagement on a systemwide level will the incidence of burnout diminish. Medical Residency Personal Finance Apr 21, 2017 · 5 Min Read 3 vital steps residents can take toward financial stability Residents can benefit from a variety of insurance options, the counsel of a seasoned financial advisor and skills in employee-contract negotiations. Physician-Patient Relationship Apr 21, 2017 · 4 Min Read Placebo effect may be harnessed to produce better care outcomes Recent studies reveal that physicians’ gestures, language and level of warmth can have an impact that exceeds patients’ subjective experience of care. Medical School Diversity Apr 18, 2017 · 5 Min Read Lesson is resilience when this physician goes back to school Frank Clark, MD, works to inspire the next generation of underrepresented minority students by sharing his successes—and his struggles. HIPAA Apr 17, 2017 · 5 Min Read When patients want to text: HIPAA, OMG! See you L8R, privacy? As more patients wish to text their physicians, knotty questions about patient privacy and patient-clinician relationship boundaries arise. Medical Residency Personal Finance Apr 14, 2017 · 4 Min Read Residents: What to look for in disability coverage Residents should read disability policies’ fine print to ensure that the plans cover both their current income and future earning potential. Medical Residency Personal Finance Apr 11, 2017 · 5 Min Read 2 essential financial moves that residents should make As pressing as that student-loan debt may seem, residents should also keep their eyes set on building a firm financial future. Load More
