Healthcare Burnout During COVID-19 | Finding Solutions
As the healthcare landscape struggles to combat the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, and startling trend is emerging that could put the entire healthcare industry in jeopardy. It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on many healthcare workers. However, this strain is impacting healthcare workers more than we realize. Between long shifts, extremely dangerous work environments, and a moving target of safety...
Physician-Assisted Suicide: Dying with Dignity
Keeping people healthy and preventing pain is foundational in healthcare but what does that mean in the case of immense irreversible suffering? Is it ethical for a doctor, to be life’s final steward? What’s the case for Physician-Assisted Suicide? Physician-Assisted Suicide Debate in 5 Minutes For the terminally ill does there come a time that choosing to leave this life becomes appropriate? Unfortunately, if you’re not on...
A Whole New World | Healthcare After a Pandemic
For some, they might think it’s right around the corner. For others, they expect it to last well into the fall and possibly next year. Only time will tell just how long it’ll take for the COVID-19 pandemic to end. One thing we do know for sure is that our current state of “normalcy” is expected to change. Regardless of the industry, the coronavirus has greatly impacted how we live our everyday lives. We’re seeing the rocky terrain...
Picking Up the Stethoscope | Physician Reentry Programs
With the alarming impact that COVID-19 has had on the healthcare system, we’re seeing a growing need for physicians as the number of patients continues to rise. It’s no secret that the healthcare system has often been strained. However, with the emergence of the Coronavirus, we’re seeing the shortage of health professionals grow larger and larger. This has led many former physicians to contemplate coming out of retirement in order to...
Diversity in Health Care | No Longer One Shade Fits All
We live in a culture that thrives with diversity. Think about a diverse workplace as you would a work of art. Imagine a hospital stretched on canvas. Then, picture the physicians, nurses, and staff as the paint. Having more colors makes that canvas come alive. More like us. With more diversity in health care, the more vibrant and interesting the care becomes. Diversity in Health Care: By the Numbers Minorities account for more of the...