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I now ask patients what their goals are. I present surgical and medical options and make sure the patient understands — and then I ask them more questions.

Putting the Information Back into Informed Consent and Refusal

Macarthur Medical Center - July 7, 2021

Health providers must provide adequate information regarding the risks and benefits for informed consent to take place through shared decision-making.

Toward a Healthcare Singularity

Robert Sundelius, FACHE - September 23, 2022

My objectives for this writing are threefold: Inspire and influence leaders (leadership does not equate to a title) to prioritize the practical build of pathways...

The Number That Predicts How Fast You’re Aging

Michael Hunter, MD - June 9, 2025

When I turned 50, I didn’t care how many birthdays I had left. I cared whether I could still carry my groceries. Climb stairs. Finish...

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