Addiction is no longer viewed as a clinical classification. It has evolved into the cultural norm. Previously, we considered addiction to be an occurrence affecting a select few vulnerable individuals
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The term “call” within the medical field has historically served as a subtle yet potent influence, imposing unpaid work on practitioners. Unlike documenting notes or metrics, call embodies an often
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In the field of medicine, waiting has become commonplace. We are conditioned to it. Celebrated for it. We acquire the habit of postponing sleep, meals, vacations, and emotions. We postpone
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There exists a pervasive sense of discontent regarding health care in America that is, to put it mildly, quite tangible. Numerous studies and statistical evaluations back this assertion, yet I
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By 11 p.m., my clinic was dim, but my mind was active. I found myself pouring over my agenda for the following day: 22 patient appointments, a mountain of unsigned
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Over the last ten years, there has been a significant increase in both adolescents and adults pursuing autism evaluations. A considerable number of these individuals are cognitively intact, verbally competent,
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In the rapidly evolving arena of basketball, when a player faces a dubious foul call, he may simply shrug and state, “Ball don’t lie.” This phrase encapsulates the notion that
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Every New Year brings with it well-known traditions. We lift a glass, set a resolution, and propose a toast to changes we aspire to see this time: improved habits, enhanced
The Dangers of AI in Healthcare: A Contemporary Oracle of DelphiThe Dangers of AI in Healthcare: A Contemporary Oracle of Delphi
The threat isn’t that AI possesses excessive power; it’s that we cease to challenge it. Artificial intelligence in healthcare is frequently termed groundbreaking, able to identify illnesses, foresee deterioration, and