“There’s a chunk of workers that were lost and won’t come back”—five years post-COVID, staffing gaps are still reshaping patient care and physician workloads.
“It’s a way to practice self-preservation in this field that is punishing patients and doctors alike” — one internist explains why some rural physicians are opting for concierge care despite the access trade-offs.
“Colorado as a state was supposed to be a safe haven,” said one mother, as families now scramble to maintain gender-affirming care amid legal uncertainty.
New tool offers free training in the DICE approach to help manage neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, including aggression, wandering, and resistance to care.
Exploring the struggles of older men living alone, this article delves into the emotional toll of loneliness and social isolation, shedding light on the need for community and connection in later life.