The Leash That Isn’t There: Learned Helplessness and the Doctors Who Stay Stuck
When I was a Cub Scout in the 80’s, we would sell Krispy Kreme donuts as a fundraiser for summer
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When I was a Cub Scout in the 80’s, we would sell Krispy Kreme donuts as a fundraiser for summer
Continue readingI started down the DPC path back in 2014 after quitting my job as an employed physician. I had no plan. Thought
Continue readingIt was a bright morning in May, and I was happily heading to my quaintly beautiful medical office. Suddenly, I
Continue readingI am here at Walt Disney World on vacation. It’s day four and it’s unusually crowded. We visited Animal Kingdom
Continue readingI first heard about this in a podcast. I liked it and started doing it but then life intervened and
Continue readingSmoking. It negatively affects every aspect of one’s health. It pretty much keeps us in business. I am one of
Continue readingWhile doing a life review, I am finding that there has been a lot of rushing. I have often felt
Continue readingI like this video because I have seen people procrastinate for years about their medical career. They are intrigued by
Continue readingOut of the night that covers me,Black as the pit from pole to pole,I thank whatever gods may beFor my
Continue readingHere are the comments left by those responding to the Net Promotor Score for Direct Primary Care survey. The initial
Continue readingWhat the hell is a Net Promotor Score and why it is so important? In the 2006 book called The
Continue readingDirect Primary Care (DPC) offers physicians greater autonomy and deeper patient relationships, but it can also present challenges in maintaining
Continue readingConversations with my beautiful grandmother often brought me kindness, compassion, wisdom, and a whole lot of sass. She was also
Continue readingThis piece is a reflection on how my journey through medicine—and around it—led me to something I didn’t even know
Continue readingI want to wish every physician who reads this a Happy Doctors’ Day! Those who are doing DPC can now
Continue readingOne of the most frustrating parts of starting a DPC practice is not filling up fast enough. You want that
Continue readingAuthor: Sarah Zaheer, MD I am 3 years into my DPC practice and I am constantly looking for ways to improve
Continue readingWhich is Worse: Fast Food or Healthcare? I was on a road trip recently. Had to make a quick pit
Continue readingThis is from a book I was reading to my children this weekend: “Heroism is a remarkable thing. Oft misunderstood.
Continue readingNOW is the time to start your DPC. People are looking for value and affordability as the economy keeps going
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