American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies
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 [...]
Distressing Thoughts: Approaches to Addressing Them
I received a request from a resident to “explain psychotherapy in a big picture way.” Haha. Sounds like fun. I [...]