Posts Tagged ‘trust’
Beyond Financial Disclosure: Rethinking Conflicts of Interest in Science and Policy
This article, in a slightly edited form, first appeared in Pain Medicine News on August 15, 2025. In nearly every medical journal, academic conference or government advisory panel, experts are required to disclose any financial relationships that could influence their views. This is a good and necessary practice. Monetary incentives can bias outcomes,…
Read MoreThe Annual Silver Pen Essay Contest
I’ve often said that writing can be therapeutic for people of all ages. The Annual Silver Pen Essay contest is a national program that invites seniors to contribute original essays and poetry. Entries are received at a central location in North Carolina, and then they are sent to their communities for judging.
Read MoreMarcus Welby, M.D. Is the Wrong Doctor for These Times
The Marcus Welby Fantasy Lives in the Past Many people fantasize about having a folksy doctor like Marcus Welby, M.D. An idealized physician, Dr. Welby didn’t have to worry about malpractice insurance, co-payments, political agendas, interference by government agencies, or bureaucratic matters of any kind. He could be fully present for his patients. Dr. Welby…
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