Patient-focused The DO Book Club, November 2023: ‘The Peter Principle,’ ‘How to Improve Doctor-Patient Connection,’ ‘Aging Optimally’ and ‘This to Me’ Doctoring is a tough business, regardless of which specialty you practice. I chose these books because they might make caring for patients easier or at least more understandable. Nov. 1, 2023WednesdayNovember 2023 issue The DO Book Club Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, retired in 2019 after three decades as a cardiothoracic surgeon and medical educator. He graduated from Rowan SOM and earned his advanced writing degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University. He is the author of six novels and numerous published scientific papers, stories, essays, poems and opinion pieces spanning more than 40 years. Contact Dr. Waters
What med students need to know about the business of medicine A DO and business expert discusses creating a personal development plan, homing in on a positive mindset and learning the business fundamentals necessary to navigate bureaucratic tasks.
Halloween horror in the ED—Scary happenings during residency Despite my limited experience in residency, I have already encountered some scary stories to share, along with reviews of treatment options and some warnings we can all heed.