American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies
Initiative Takers
After last week’s post about sustainability, I received this response from reader Lou. "Your post is on domain of work, [...]
Sustainable Work and Life
Whether we think of it this way or not, we are all in the healing business or, as I prefer [...]
Splendid Staycation
Today, the day after Memorial Day, can be considered the first day of summer vacations. If you have a week [...]
Standard of Care is Our Friend
Normally when I hear about “standard of care,” I think, “Oh no, it’s something to do with medical malpractice.” Indeed, [...]
Less is More and None Can Be Most
Take a step back or ten steps back. Don’t keep adding. Start taking things out of your life. If you [...]
Do The Ask!
I think we physicians and other clinicians are a pretty assertive bunch. Even so, I think it’s good to be [...]
Managing Patients’ Horizons of Concern
Sorry for the obscure title of this essay. Once I explain, I hope you’ll agree that what I’m referring to [...]
Dwelling Beyond the Last Word
My mother is 86 and lives in assisted living with her husband. Her cognitive functions, especially her short-term memory, are [...]