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What to do when the evidence is not conclusive

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

Why don't we have conclusive evidence? Because the right studies have not been done.

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It’s time to get to know AI

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

Artificial intelligence will be widely deployed in clinical tools that improve our diagnostic accuracy and provide better personalized data to...

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Burned out? Change your practice

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

No amount of yoga, mindfulness, meditation, or exercise will be sufficient to combat physician burnout.

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Medical Cannabis: Not just a passing fad

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

It behooves us to be prepared to discuss the pros and cons of Cannabis use with our patients—even if we decide not to prescribe it.

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Doing our part to dismantle the opioid crisis

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

We were part of the problem and must be part of the solution.

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We all benefit from this powerful pairing

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John Hickner, MD, MSc
Anna Hickner, PsyD

Patients are more likely to engage with treatment when the physician introduces them to the mental health professional and expresses confidence in...

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Guidelines are not mandates

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

I find the recommendations for adults ages 75 and older and for children and teens to be problematic.

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Aspirin for primary prevention: It depends

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

No wonder our patients are confused!

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Getting that Dx right, keeping patients safe

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

Listening closely to the patient's and family's concerns can lead in a direction other than my initial impression.

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To refer—or not?

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

My mentor often told me that a competent family physician should be able to manage about 80% of patients’ office visits without consultation.

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3 steps we can take to address childhood adversity

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

The research strongly supports a causal relationship between adverse childhood experiences and a host of mental and physical ailments.

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A (former) skeptic’s view of bariatric surgery

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

My skepticism, however, has changed to cautious optimism for carefully selected patients.

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4 pearls for treating musculoskeletal pain

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

Studies remind us to harness the placebo effect, rather than dismiss it.

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A bright—not bleak—future for family medicine

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

I remain bullish on family medicine and believe the future remains bright for those who practice high-quality primary care.

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When our biases derail the diagnosis

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John Hickner, MD, MSc

My partner saw the patient's myxedematous face and knew she had hypothyroidism—not hyperlipidemia.

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