Surviving a manipulative CEO: my experience with gaslighting

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Connect with premier organizations and advance your career today. --------------------------------------------------------------- KevinMD Plus: Apr 24, 2023 [Surviving a manipulative CEO: my experience with gaslighting]( The last time I met with “The King,” I wasn’t planning on meeting with him alone. I never would. It was July 2019, and my family was flying to Europe the next day. “The King” is the former hospital president/CEO, hired by the board in 2015. He was the former chief of pediatric surgery at [...] [From uncertainty to certainty: Finding the cause of seizures in a young patient]( It was a Tuesday evening when I received a call from the emergency room that a young lady had been brought in after experiencing seizures. I quickly walked over to the ER, preparing myself for what was to come. As I walked through the entrance, I could see the family of the patient huddled together, [...] [The power of the 5 love languages and emotional intelligence in health care: Enhancing connections and compassion]( There has been growing recognition of the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in health care in recent years. EI refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s emotions and the emotions of others. One way to enhance emotional intelligence is by incorporating the Five Love Languages into health care practices. Dr. Gary Chapman [...] [Unlocking the secrets to aging gracefully: How to keep your spine young]( An excerpt from The Spine Encyclopedia: Everything You’ve Wanted to Know about Back and Neck Pain but Were Too Afraid to Ask. As we age, our cells become less functional, and bodily tissues lose the ability to replenish and regenerate. The spine is not excluded from this process and undergoes predictable degeneration as we age. [...] [Revolutionizing health care: How AI-powered tools are reducing workload and improving patient engagement]( Wouldn’t you care to know that patient of yours who is likely to come down with a life-threatening case of ACE-Inhibitor induced angioedema? My guess is that you would, especially knowing that in health care delivery, prevention is king. Better still, what if I tell you that with an AI-powered image analysis, you no longer [...] [How to make small changes for big weight loss wins [PODCAST]]( In this episode, we talk with family physician Heather Awad about how to be an example of what’s possible for your patients on their weight loss journey. Heather shares her experience of embracing imperfection and how that has helped her patients shed their own [...] [Words matter: Caring for pain patients with suspected opioid use disorder]( “We need an urgent pain consult for patient Lucy Bee in room 5621. She’s a 17-year-old drug addict and is screaming and wanting morphine,” I was told. Lucy Bee is not a real patient, but a composite of patients I have cared for either when providing pain management services on our inpatient floors, or in [...] [Childhood obesity in the U.S.: a growing health crisis affecting millions and demanding action from pediatric health care practitioners]( Childhood obesity has become a health crisis in the U.S. across all socioeconomic levels. CDC statistics from 2017 through 2020 indicate the following for children and adolescents ages two through 19: Obesity prevalence was 19.7 percent and affected about 14.7 million children and adolescents. Obesity prevalence was 12.7 percent among 2- to 5-year-olds, 20.7 percent [...] [When cute is actually harmful: It’s time to end the in-store tricks that hurt our kids’ health]( In a grocery store recently, a friend’s young child gave a big hug to a brightly colored, meter-high plastic cartoon mascot for a well-known candy brand standing at the end of an aisle surrounded by many bags of the candy on sale. “Aww, that’s so cute!” was the mother’s first reaction. Then it dawned on [...] [Breaking the silence on mental health: Why understanding past traumas is key]( Depression is a complex and multifaceted illness that affects millions of people worldwide. For a long time, the prevailing explanation for depression has been that a chemical imbalance in the brain causes it, and I, like many other clinicians, accepted this definition. However, looking back at my early years in clinical practice and comparing it [...] [The heartbreaking realities of being a caregiver with Huntington’s disease]( An excerpt from Huntington’s Disease Heroes: Inspiring Stories of Resilience from the HD Community. These days as my father’s Huntington’s disease progresses and I take on more and more, I have learned how quickly being a caregiver can consume my life. Yes, he is still living two hours away, and I don’t take care of [...] [Why work shouldn’t define your self-worth [PODCAST]]( In this episode, we are joined by Tracey O’Connell, a radiologist and physician coach, to discuss the pitfalls of “do what you love” as career advice, particularly for college graduates. We explore the role of love in our career choices, whether it be a [...] [A tale of two patients: one journey, two stories of courage]( It was a busy night in the emergency department, as usual. I rushed from one patient to the next, trying to keep up with the constant stream of people coming in with various ailments and injuries. One patient, in particular, stood out to me that night. He was an older man, probably in his early [...] [Bing Copilot and LLM: Revolutionizing health care and enhancing clinical practice with a focus on future prevalence, privacy, and the hallucination effect]( The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought groundbreaking technologies that have revolutionized various industries, including health care. Two of the most promising AI innovations are Bing Copilot, powered by ChatGPT-4, and large language models (LLMs), which can potentially transform clinical practice and patient care. As the application of AI in health care becomes [...] --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors [Maximize your compensation and secure financial success]( with Contract Diagnostics' comprehensive physician contract reviews, tailored to your unique needs and backed by unparalleled expertise. [Quickly compare and buy physician disability insurance](. Eliminate confusion. Save time. [Maximize your financial health with Forme Financial]( the all-in-one wealth management platform for physicians. Get a complimentary review and improve your finances today. Contact us now. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Medicine and history: a seemingly unlikely but necessary duo in understanding COVID-19 disparities]( “Hispanic community makes up more than half of coronavirus cases in Southwest Michigan county” was the headline in the newspaper that caught my eye in August 2020 – that infamous year that the nation went into lockdown to prevent the spread of what was still a new and emerging virus. It shocked me to realize [...] [AI vs. human doctors: Why patients prefer the real thing]( In a Black Mirror-esque video I watched recently on YouTube, a young man with a persistent cough notices a booth labeled “Instant Doctor” as he’s waiting in a train station, and decides to give it a try. The somewhat pleasant robot voice immediately recognizes him and dutifully (creepily?) reads off his age, height, and weight. She then [...] [The alarming decline of adolescent medicine physicians: How the political climate is leaving youth behind]( This year’s Match Day for graduating medical students had the highest number of unfilled pediatrics residency spots in recent years. Fewer pediatricians means fewer pediatric subspecialists. Like too many of our deepest health disparities, this hurts teens the most and the current political climate may be to blame. About 1 percent of pediatricians pursue fellowship training [...] [Why pizza and thank you emails don’t cut it: a pediatrician’s take on physician appreciation [PODCAST]]( In this episode, pediatrician Wendy Schofer discusses physician appreciation. She emphasizes that appreciation is an offering of love that fulfills the psychological need for belonging and love. Wendy relates the five love languages to how physicians can express and receive appreciation and highlights the [...] [How the NFL could have boosted CPR awareness]( January 2nd was a rough day for the sports world. People were captivated by the on-field “death” of a player. Players, coaches, fans, and staff were stunned by seeing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in real-time, maybe even for the first time. Thankfully the NFL had excellently trained teams on the sidelines prepared for these emergencies. Chest [...] [Physicians in crisis: How wage-fixing in health care is limiting compensation and driving doctors away]( Physicians are frustrated, and rightfully so, by the number of individuals and companies that do not provide direct medical care to patients yet profit off our services. Salary suppression is one of the many reasons physicians are leaving traditional medicine and seeking alternative careers. Although physicians have seen an increase in pay over the past [...] [How data and technology influence health in ways that doctors don’t]( In theory, the widespread adoption of health information technology (HIT) and integrated applications can improve patients’ access to their health information and facilitate patient-centered care. In reality, this increased reliance on patient-facing technologies and data derived from connected devices, machine learning, and artificial intelligence can widen gaps in access, create new barriers to health equity, [...] [A veteran’s battle against possible lung cancer]( During my night shift at the emergency department, I encountered a 72-year-old decorated war veteran named Mr. Sun. Accompanied by his concerned wife, he came to address a year-long struggle with fatigue and a non-productive cough he’d been experiencing in recent weeks. Initially resistant to seeking medical attention, Mr. Sun finally gave in to his [...] [Understanding the end of the COVID public health emergency]( The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented event for worldwide health care. The call to action for organizations included setting up mass testing sites to serve their communities. I helped set up multiple locations across several counties using a mobile model. We tested hundreds of patients each day in various places. Once the vaccine was [...] [Empowering anesthesia residents: lessons in trust from an anesthesiologist [PODCAST]]( In this episode, we speak with George Tewfik, an anesthesiologist, about the importance of recognizing and addressing knowledge gaps in anesthesia residents. George discusses how new residents may arrive with a sense of false confidence that can quickly become a liability, and how educators [...] --------------------------------------------------------------- If a friend sent you this email and you want to subscribe, go to [KevinMD](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 345 Hudson Street New York NY 10014 USA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](