intensivists

Post-Call Hypertension – Physician Health in High Stress Specialties

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Should we be getting hazard pay for taking in-house call?  As awareness of physician wellness topics (most buzzworthy: #burnout) is growing, it’s important to realize that we, as physicians, are human and have all the requisite needs for health, wellness, rest, and routine as our patients do.  A few weeks ago, I had a routine … Read more

What Exactly Does A Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist Do?

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When someone asks me what I do, my answer is usually pretty short and vague.  “I’m a physician.” “I’m a pediatric cardiologist.” “I work in an ICU.”  This is frequently enough detail to move the conversation along to other topics and I rarely dwell on the nitty gritty of what I actually do at work.  … Read more