Sun.Jul 14, 2024

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Episode 1 – From Data Nerd to Surgical Innovator: Bruce Ramshaw’s Story

Caresyntax

In this inaugural episode, Dr. Bruce Ramshaw , Chief Medical Informatics Officer of Caresyntax , shares his transformative journey from a data-loving sports enthusiast to a pioneering surgeon integrating data science into healthcare. Bruce delves into the challenges and innovations reshaping surgical practices and highlights the critical role of emotional complexity in patient outcomes.

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AGING DOCTORS, AGING PRESIDENTS: SHOULD COGNITIVE TESTING BE MANDATORY?

The Anesthesia Consultant

Graph from Northwestern University website At the academic medical center where I work, when a physician reaches the age of 74½ years he or she must pass cognitive testing to retain their medical staff privileges. The testing includes a peer-conducted clinical skills assessment by three medical staff members, a comprehensive physical exam, and cognitive screening under supervision of the neuropsychiatry department, to address the applicant’s capacity to perform the clinical privileges requested