Bully for Us: Confronting Medicine’s Bullying Problem
The culture of bullying — widespread across the medical field — has been linked to poorer patient outcomes. So why can’t physicians stop bullying in its tracks?
All articles by Tafari Mbadiwe
Navigating the Waters of Medical Malpractice and Defensive Medicine
Malpractice liability reform would best be analyzed on a specialty-by-specialty basis.
Psychology in the Age of Trump: Does the Goldwater Rule Still Apply?
The Goldwater Rule has proven remarkably resilient and has not been seriously challenged for half a century — until now.
The Crisis of Physician Suicides: Past and Present
This article discusses the issue of physician suicide trends, then and now.
What the CVS/Aetna Merger Means for Primary Care
Aetna will gain data on pharmaceutical usage patterns that will enable the company to carefully parse the insurance risks it takes on.
Examining the Ethics of ADHD Diagnoses: Legitimate, or Diagnosis of Convenience?
A physician discusses their thoughts on the ADHD “epidemic.”
Avoiding Litigation With Defensive Medicine: Where Do We Draw the Line?
The principal driver of practicing defensive medicine is the desire to avoid litigation.
Statistical vs Clinical Significance: Evaluating Bias in Research
Statistical vs clinical significance is a battle royale being constantly waged throughout all facets of medical research.
Making a Decision: Using Conscious vs Unconscious Thinking to Solve the Problem
A physician discusses conscious and unconscious problem solving methods.
Examining “Unknown Knowns” in Medicine
Unknown knowns are ideas that people are aware of on some level but, for whatever reason, choose not to admit.
