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Nobody Stops
You see a car accident….people need help. What do you do? Most people keep driving….be different and stop. You may think someone else will but most don’t, this is what the professional social psychologists call the bystander effect. This effect plays out in multiple other instances too, not just car accidents. We can do better…
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The 40 Hour Killer
The standard 40-hour workweek in the US may contribute to cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death and healthcare cost. Studies show increased disease risk with longer work hours. The US must consider policy changes to reduce this risk and healthcare burden. Potential solutions include shorter workweeks or mid-day exercise breaks. More extensive, interdisciplinary studies…
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Where is Healthcare Headed?
The author, a physician assistant in a rural hospital, expresses concern about the influence of big hospitals and pharmaceutical companies on healthcare in their area. They feel uncomfortable with mandatory training on transgender and DEI topics, believing it detracts from essential medical knowledge. Despite wanting to provide compassionate care, they worry about the impact of…
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