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The Robot Will See You Now: The Increasing Role of Robotics in Psychiatric Care

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Nicola Davies, PhD

Dr Pransky shares some examples of robots that have shown impressive psychiatric applications, as well as her thoughts on giving robots the critical role of delivering healthcare to human beings.

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Book a Ticket to Relaxation: Can a Vacation Stave Off Burnout?

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Alyssa Capel

A 2-week vacation may be essential to your health as a practicing physician.

Physician-Mothers as Caregivers Increases Risk for Burnout, Mood Disorders

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Brandon May

Physician-mothers who care for seriously ill children, spouses, or parents have higher rates of burnout and mood disorders.

Physician Burnout Tied to Ability to Address Social Needs

Improving clinic capacity to respond to patients’ social needs may reduce primary care physician burnout.

Should Mental Health Screenings for Physicians Be Standard Procedure?

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Emily Pond

The suicide rate among physicians far exceeds that of the general population.

Paid Family Leave Policies Inadequate for Resident Physicians

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Emily Pond

Between 2016 and 2017, the mean paid childbearing leave for faculty physicians at 12 top United States medical schools was just 8.6 weeks.

Will Free Medical School Tuition Bring More Diversity to Medicine?

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Erin Connolly

By offering free tuition, NYU hopes to bring more diversity to their medical school program.

Global Migration and Health Outcomes: Examining a Complex Relationship

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Emily Pond

A UCL-Lancet Commission set out to examine data related to the health and well-being of international migrants.

Physician-Patient Relationships: The Benefits of Long-Term Medical Practice

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Emily Pond

Long-term physician-patient relationships are increasingly rare in the era of electronic documentation.

Self-Direct Care Model Associated With Superior Client Outcomes, Lower Resource Costs

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Emily Pond

Investigators conducted a randomized controlled trial of a mental health self-directed care program, assessing participant outcomes, service satisfaction, and cost.

Missed General Practice Appointments Linked To Increased Morbidity, Mortality

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Madeline Morr Assistant Editor

For patients with both physical and mental health-related long-term conditions, missing healthcare appointments is associated with an increased risk of multimorbidity.