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Well-being Investment: Restorative Sleep - Foundation of Self-Care

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

(NEW) TLDR at the bottom* Welcome back to our series on physical well-being investments. Limit bed activities to sleep and intimacy—no screens, books, or work in bed to signal your brain it's time to sleep. Today, we’re diving into perhaps the most critical supporter of self-care, the very foundation - restorative sleep.

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Episode 262: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 18 – Remedying Health Inequities Driven by the Carceral System

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Incarceration negatively affects the physical and mental health of people who are incarcerated as well as their family members and loved ones, and limits access to healthcare before, during, and after incarceration. All healthcare professionals will have patients who are directly or indirectly impacted by the carceral system.

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Transforming the Culture of Dementia Care: Podcast with Anne Basting, Ab Desai, Susan McFadden, and Judy Long

GeriPal

Her most recent book is Dementia Friendly Communities: why we need them and how we can create them . Her most recent book is Creative Care: a revolutionary approach to dementia and elder care . She directs UCSF MERI’s patient, family, and clinician support with classes and consultation on resiliency, well-being, and grief.

Community 101
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Be The Market: How Doctors Should Invest Their Money

The Motivated MD

I will dedicate a chapter to real estate investing later in this book. With increasing emphasis on patient turnover and documentation, all while navigating the complexities of billing and authorization, our jobs are stressful and time-consuming. Though there are many other forms of investing (e.g., Most clinical physicians are busy.

Finance 52
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How frustrating work environment affects empathy in resident doctors?

Tiny Physician

A few days back, a video went viral on social media in which a resident doctor (a doctor who is undergoing post-graduation / PG doctor) was shouting at the bystander of a patient. Nevertheless, PG doctors have to work 80 to 100 hours a week without any holidays and this tiring schedule does affect their physical and mental health.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Healthcare has evolved, and patients now have more choices than ever for medical consultations. Accessibility – Ideal for patients in rural areas or with mobility challenges. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Convenient location in Upland, CA , serving nearby communities.

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Assisted Living Communities: Podcast with Sheryl Zimmerman, Kenny Lam, and Ken Covinsky

GeriPal

Assisted Living Communities (no longer preferable to call them Assisted Living Facilities, as we learned on the podcast) are…what, exactly? If you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community. . If you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community. .