by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Jan 16, 2023 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
During the holiday season, a trio of viral infections (influenza, Covid-19, RSV) began straining hospitals as cases spiked. With the elderly and young children at greatest risk, last month’s survey asked how can we protect them now that Americans have stopped masking?...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Dec 11, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
The holiday season came and went. And while thoughts of good will were still dancing in our heads, I asked readers about their healthcare hopes for the future. Here are the results: My thoughts: I always learn so much from reader feedback. With the first question, it...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Dec 11, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Book Excerpts, Lessons, Patient Stories
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670775877867{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The following is an exclusive excerpt from the book “Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors & Patients,” which is available in...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Nov 14, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
The midterm ballots had been cast but the results weren’t yet conclusive (as of 11/15/2022 when our most recent poll went live). Amid the uncertainty, last month’s survey sought opinions on healthcare policy. Did subscribers to my “Monthly Musings on...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Nov 10, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Events, Leadership, Lessons
This past weekend, I had the privilege of keynoting the annual meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) in Dallas. Established in 1991, the AAHKS is the leading organization for knee and hip reconstructive surgeons (total-joint...
