In some parts of the country where vaccination rates are lower, more people are being hospitalized for Covid-19 than ever as the Delta variant pushes up infections. More
As a doctor who cares for the dying, I know that direct-care aides are invaluable to patients and their families. We need to honor the work they do. More
Who’s caring for the ICU physicians? More
The Physicians Foundation’s 2021 Survey of America’s Physicians sought to understand the breadth of COVID-19’s impact on physicians, and their patients, colleagues and practices. More
Caregivers in the "Sandwich Generation" have reported a steep decline in mental health, as did others who had to juggle changes in the amount of caregiving they had to provide to loved ones. More
This survey study characterizes the types, sources, and factors associated with discrimination based on gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation and sexual harassment experiences among residents in general surgery programs across the US. More
Female surgeons miscarry pregnancies more often than other women, and difficult working conditions are a factor, Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers found. More
Starting a family at a key career stage comes at a cost to birthing parents — and many end up leaving the profession as a result. More
This qualitative study examines both negative and positive attitudes expressed by physicians about patients in electronic medical records. More
As I stared at my positive pregnancy test before starting sub-specialist training, I worried how my new colleagues would react to my news. More
The pandemic has stripped our emotional reserves even further, laying bare our unique physical, social, and emotional vulnerabilities. More
A new WHO reports lays out ethical principles for AI in medicine, but applying them won't be easy More
The dire situation in India is affecting thousands of U.S. doctors of Indian origin, who are struggling in different ways. More
Doctors need mental health support. Here’s why many aren’t getting it. More
Massachusetts General Hospital formed a buddy program for employees to support one another as they worked during the Covid-19 pandemic. More