Last weekend, I attended a White Coats for Black Lives rally downtown. For those unfamiliar with what White Coats for Black Lives is, it is a national organization of health care professionals dedicated to raising awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement. An important point brought up during the rally that really stuck with me […]
Health Informatics in Medicine
Health informatics is an innovative and evolving sector that intertwines technology, communication, and healthcare. As the number of medical providers who use electronic health records increases, health informatics specialists will be in charge of selecting technology, support efficient design with IT specialists, and promote the understanding of the technology application in the workforce. The first […]
The Power of Anecdotes
Four months into my outpatient rotation with family medicine and internal medicine, I’ve noticed a lot of patients who may decline certain screening tests (i.e. mammograms, colonoscopy), or vaccines (i.e. influenza, shingles), either providing no reason for their refusal or stating that “I don’t need it, I never get sick.” It is quite stunning to […]
