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What is missing for Dr. Kristen Fuller now? Preserving life. Teaching sufferers and their families about chronic illness. Assisting individuals in changing their lifestyles to lead healthier lives. Observing patients make a full recovery from severe illness. The instinctive knowledge that she was making the world a better place. What doesn’t she miss? The way society views doctors, extreme stress, burnout, sleepless nights, emotional toll, and administrative work.

This article provides a brief review of three important books on the thinking and experience around psychedelics in medicine: The Promise of Psychedelics, by Peter Silverstone, MD; Psychedelic Medicine, by Richard Louis Miller, MA, PhD; How to Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollan.

Dr. Steven Schlozman, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, conducted research on the impact of horror films and found that those who enjoy them are the most terrified. It must be particularly difficult to turn away from a truly terrifying doctor on TV if fear is something that people naturally find to be a little exhilarating. Thankfully, these scary clinicians beloved by fans are fictional and entertaining to watch — of course, with your eyes covered.

Nearly one-fourth of doctors say they have been subjected to verbal, physical, or sexual harassment at work, with patients and visitors being the most frequent agitators. Organizations must take action to safeguard physicians’ wellbeing since mistreatment has negative effects on patients’ health.

Looking for some stimulating summer reading? From addiction to therapists to the psychopathy in charismatic leaders, these are books that can improve your understanding of yourself and others in your practice.

Here are some highly rated but lesser-known restaurants the locals like: Less than a mile from McCormick Place is the Chinese fusion restaurant Go 4 Food. Try the Sweet and Sour Chinese-Style Ribs, the succulent Walnut Shrimp, or the spicy Chili Fusion Dungeness Crab with some Millionaire-Style Fried Rice A 10-minute drive down S. Riverside Drive yields Norman’s Bistro, featuring American creole cuisine If you are up to the 20-minute ride to Lincoln Park, the locals say Toro Sushi is the spot for sushi in Chicago Within 15 minutes of the convention center are these top-rated choices: Chicago Firehouse (American) Avec Restaurant (Mediterranean) Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio (Italian) And if you have time before dinner, this unique museum is in the same area, just off the Magnificent Mile.