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Doctors cry, too. Our broken health care system hurts physicians and patients alike.
PPP's Dr. Bernard writes an op-ed in USA Today about how physicians are deeply invested in patients’ wellbeing but face barriers caused by a broken healthcare system.
Physician leaders wave red flag on automated pharmacy technology
PPP members, Dr. Parikh and Dr. Sewell, share their insights in a story about the dangers of robotic prescription filling at Walgreens.
Medical student interview question: Explain to patient why they DON’T need to see a physician
In this leaked medical school interview question, candidates are scored on how well they explain to patients why they should not 'demand' [...]
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