Opinion

A state of mind
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Do you enjoy your job and look forward to getting home at the end of the day?
Opinion

A.I. and U 2
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Artificial intelligence cannot determine how well a patient will cope with a difficult diagnosis.
Opinion

Sleeping poorly may mean itching more
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Consider sleep hygiene in an itchy child.
Opinion

A.I. and U
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Dr. William G. Wilkoff describes how artificial intelligence is finding its way into the practice of medicine.
Opinion

How are you at coping with transparency?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
New legislation proposes to improve patients’ access to their health data. Are you ready?
Opinion

In search of an ear
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
For many people, the workplace serves as a therapeutic outlet where they can share their troubles. But this is not often the case for physicians...
Opinion

Speaking in code
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
How well do you think billing codes work?
News

The fog may be lifting
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
It is becoming clear that management of concussion can be rather complex and must be individualized to each patient.
Opinion

The other side of activity
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Most young children who have become accustomed to being amused by sedentary “activities” such as TV and video games retain their innate creativity...
Opinion

Timeout or not?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
A well-done timeout is a harmless consequence and one that makes the most sense when the misbehavior is creating an unpleasant atmosphere.
Opinion

Beware of the Ides of August
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Dr. William G. Wilkoff muses on the phenomenon of overtreatment and overdiagnosis.
Opinion

The risks of intensive parenting
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
It is our job to help parents create that child-friendly discipline structure and then encourage them to step back.
Opinion

Tidying up a motley crew
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Is it necessary to apply a system such as biobanding to equalize high school football teams or let the kids...
Opinion

What is an “early and accurate” diagnosis?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Dr. William G. Wilkoff takes a close look at the idea of an early and accurate diagnosis.
Opinion

How does caring affect the placebo effect?
- Author:
- William G. Wilkoff, MD
Dr. William G. Wilkoff delves into some new research about the placebo effect.