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Mastering medical presentations: Elevating your impact

KevinMD

Whether presenting at grand rounds, sharing research at conferences, or explaining treatment plans to patients, your PowerPoint slides can either amplify your message or obscure it in a deluge of information. As health care professionals, we are constantly immersed in data, intricate details, and complex ideas.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

At a recent conference, a neurologist demonstrated an AI tool that captured and structured his clinical notes while he was able to be present and maintain eye contact with the patient. My 12‑year‑old’s pediatrician had just urged us to add more produce to her diet but cajoling her into eating it felt impossible. References Menchaca, J.

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Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Presenting vaccination as the default, opt-out decision to make it easier to accept than refuse the vaccine. This last strategy is an example of nudging. Vaccine hesitancy is the delay in accepting or refusing vaccination despite the availability of vaccination services. I discussed this debate in my previous blog post.

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In Search for the Antivax Vaccine: Strategical & Ethical Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Facts on False Beliefs However, research has shown that false beliefs can become even more entrenched when individuals are presented with strong evidence to the contrary. Maintaining Personal Autonomy Proponents of nudging argue that the same bypassing processes will work to our detriment if we do not nudge ourselves in our interests.

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Your Least Favorite Emotion, and What to Do with It.

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

This brings me into the present instead of in the immediate future or past and is calming and focusing. Or tune into one of my senses for just a few seconds (rubbing my fingers together tyring to feel my finger tips or listening to what is close and what is in the distance). You have to deal with those emotions at somepoint!'

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Why some doctors age gracefully—and others grow bitter

KevinMD

One physician softens—more present, less defended. “Some people learn. Some don’t. For the former, growing old is a joy. For the latter, it is hell.” ” I’ve seen both. In exam rooms, break rooms, ORs, and coaching sessions. Another hardens—brittle, often angry.

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Why Is It Important For You To Take Care Of Your Body?

Mesa Family Physician

Your body is the vessel that carries you through life’s journey. At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. Why Is It Important To Take Care Of Your Mental Health?