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November 23rd, 2023
Giving Thanks — This Time to You, Readers of This Thing
Most years around this time I post some ID-related things to be grateful for — a research advance, a nice shift in epidemiology showing fewer people are sick and more are living longer, a new drug approval we’ve been eagerly awaiting. That kind of thing. Last year, for example, it was gratitude that mpox had […]
November 16th, 2023
Being a Good Doctor — Why Are the Simple Things So Hard?
The simple things that make someone not just a doctor — but a good doctor — can slip away from us when we’re too busy, or tired, or preoccupied, or hungry. That’s why it’s wise periodically to be reminded of the “soft skills” that, while individually not tricky, together make a huge difference in how […]
Paul E. Sax, MD
Associate Editor
NEJM Clinician
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