The way we respond to the so called “old guard” as social and cultural norms begin to outpace their ways of thinking is an important and complex topic, says Abraar […]
Abraar Karan
Abraar Karan: Medicine’s power problem
Every doctor, by virtue of being in a position of relative power, runs the risk of misusing it, says Abraar Karan […]
Abraar Karan: Why every doctor should write
Abraar Karan extols the benefits of writing and describes how it’s improved the care he provides to patients […]
Abraar Karan: The dehumanisation of the patient
Abraar Karan considers the implications of healthcare systems that prime doctors to see people as patients […]
Abraar Karan: Advice to new doctors
Abraar Karan offers his guide to new doctors who are swapping the book learning of medicine with taking care of real people […]
Abraar Karan: Making sure patients understand and that doctors do too
Abraar Karan considers a case that made him confront how much is lost or misunderstood in doctor-patient communication […]
Abraar Karan: Don’t let your institution define you
The institution doesn’t make the doctor, the doctors make the institution, says Abraar Karan […]
Abraar Karan: Should family members be present during end of life medical emergencies?
Is it helpful or harmful for a patient’s family to be present during these efforts, asks Abraar Karan […]
Abraar Karan: Doing things for no reason in the hospital
Many of the things we do as doctors continue simply because “that’s the way we’ve always done it,” says Abraar Karan […]
Abraar Karan: Has the physical exam had its day?
The physical exam needs to change to make the most of technological advancements, says Abraar Karan […]