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In an analysis of electronic messages from patients, women physicians, DOs, and PCPs are twice as likely as other physicians to be referred to by their first name instead of as “doctor.” Is it acceptable? Is it good for the relationship? What are the best responses for institutions and individual practitioners?

This physician relates his struggle with drinking that was mostly “internal, with few external consequences” as he puts it — just a few occasional red lights as he looked at how his alcohol use was touching his relationships with himself, his wife, and his kids.

After earning a doctorate in nursing practice, this NP began to refer to herself as “Doctor Sarah Erny.” Now she must pay a civil fine and clean up her attribution.

MDLinx compiled a reading list of captivating books that have nothing to do with medicine—but might just help physicians realize some things about their work — and life.

A neurologist’s funeral took place this year. His life, experiences, role in their development, and work as a doctor and community member were all discussed by family members. A person’s life is woven together like a tapestry by their experiences, which include success and failure, relationships with others, and other woven connections to the essential experience of life.