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The practice of medicine has never been easy. Years of demanding education. Long hours. Weekend call duty. Stress-laden procedures. Burgeoning regulatory requirements. Even a worldwide healthcare crisis. How is a physician to cope? This indispensable anthology of essential essays offers practical solutions. 'Physician Well-Being During Sustained Crisis' features over twenty authors, including active physician executives, counselors, and healthcare chaplains, addressing three core concepts related to the well-being of physicians.

Five years ago, my practice partner Dr. Amy Cianciolo and I started down the magical road of direct primary care (DPC), leading away from a frustrating and inadequate healthcare system. This model of care was the closest thing to achieving the healthcare quadruple aim of lowering costs, improving health, and increasing both patient and physician satisfaction.

In order to resolve the significant racial, ethnic, language, and financial inequities that exist in healthcare quality and access, health systems must undertake the development of systematic approaches to advance diversity, inclusion, and health equity.

Looking back on the Covid-19 pandemic, do you often wonder what kind of impact it had on social, healthcare, economic, educational, and food systems on a global scale? Using your experience during this difficult time, would you like to be empowered with information that will help you make better decisions and improve your life? Would you like to get your hands on an audiobook that will inspire you with stories of resilience and hope so that you can also turn your lemons into lemonade? Then this is the audiobook for you!

Covid is a viral infection that the human race has not seen before, but has become much more intriguing than just that. It may be the first pandemic from a genetically modified virus. The vaccine is also a mRNA derived vaccine, one never before used in the general population and has properties that are unlike the antibody protection from our usual vaccines or natural infections.

Filled with firsthand insights and stories from the frontlines of healthcare, as well as innovative solutions, Care After Covid shows all stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem exactly what needs to change and, more importantly, how to do it.

Myth: People from marginalized backgrounds have poorer health outcomes because of poor decision-making. Through extensive research and interviews, Health Care of a Thousand Slights: Connecting Legacy to Access to Healthcare debunks this myth, demonstrating that the historical legacy of discriminatory policies and culture has had an enduring impact on healthcare access and outcomes among marginalized communities.

There's an unspoken assumption when we go to see a doctor: the doctor knows our medical story and is making decisions based on that story. But reality often falls short. Medical records vanish when we switch doctors. Critical details of life-saving treatment plans get lost in muddled electronic charts. The doctors we see change according to specialty, hospital shifts, or an insurer's whims. In this gripping narrative from medicine's front lines, Ilana Yurkiewicz reveals how a system that doesn't talk to itself puts insupportable burdens on physicians, patients, and caregivers.

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking force with the potential to reshape every facet of human existence. Among its most promising applications, the integration of AI in the medical field stands out as a transformative and revolutionary endeavor. AI's ability to process vast amounts of data, learn from patterns, and make intelligent decisions has opened up unprecedented possibilities in the domain of healthcare.

Operating an ALF can be rewarding. The services you provide for people aged 62+ and their families help people live their best lives. You also contribute to the community and society at large by maintaining the health and well-being of a contributing member.

A Healthy Society offers a new approach to politics–and a new approach to building a healthier world. Dr. Meili argues that health delivery too often focuses on treatment of immediate causes and ignores fundamental conditions that lead to poor health such as income, education, employment, housing, and environment.

From the suburbs of Washington, DC, and northern Virginia to the bat-infested caves of Wuhan, China, Dr. Ravi Iyer traces the myriad networks of the virus that brought the entire world to its knees for 24 months and decimated the lives of millions in its path.

Eugene A. Woods, CEO of Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the nation, provides a riveting behind-the-scenes look at healthcare in the United States. By sharing his insights from three decades in healthcare administration, as well as his personal journey, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing healthcare systems and the impact on all of us. Woods sheds light on the inequities our communities face and presents actionable prescriptions to create a more equitable, just and accessible healthcare system.

Addressing nurse burnout is essential to enhance the nursing workforce's overall well-being and provide patients with the highest level of care possible. Having a reliable resource to provide assistance, guidance, and support can go a long way in mitigating burnout and ensuring that nurses feel supported in their roles. So, let's prioritize nurse burnout and strive to make nursing a profession that nurtures the mind, body, and soul of all those who dedicate their lives to helping others.

Wenn Metin nach Feierabend mal wieder an seine Kühlschranktür klopft, weiß er, dass an diesem Tag sehr viele Patient*innen nach ihm gerufen haben – Er ist Krankenpfleger durch und durch, und ohne diese Leidenschaft geht das in seinen Augen auch gar nicht. Denn das kaputtgesparte Gesundheitssystem, der stressige Klinikalltag und die mangelnde Wertschätzung machen seinen Job zu einer Herausforderung. Doch die Patient*innen stehen immer an erster Stelle und das Team hält zusammen.

La historia de cómo el trabajo de un pequeño grupo de personas creció hasta alcanzar el tamaño de su vocación: garantizar que el cuidado de la salud sea un derecho, no un privilegio.

Psychische Gesundheit ist politisch. In Ländern wie Deutschland und Österreich können wir uns auf eine medizinische Notversorgung verlassen. Gibt es einen Unfall, wird ein Rettungswagen gerufen, Patient*innen werden in ein Krankenhaus gebracht und schnellstmöglich versorgt. Selbstverständlich, oder? Immerhin wäre es für uns unvorstellbar, mit einem Knochenbruch wieder nach Hause geschickt zu werden, einschließlich einer Wartefrist von sechs Wochen. Bis ein Behandlungsplatz zur Verfügung steht. In etwa so gestaltet sich jedoch die Situation im Bereich der psychischen Erkrankungen.