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How to prevent and reduce doctor burnout

It’s no secret that burnout has significant personal, clinical and organisational consequences for doctors. Beyond improving general quality of life, reducing burnout can lead to better patient care and workplaces for doctors.  Addressing burnout in…

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How to improve patient satisfaction as a doctor

Why patient satisfaction in healthcare should be the #1 concern of doctors Patient satisfaction is a highly subjective metric that nonetheless plays an important role in the medical care landscape. This satisfaction is rarely just…

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AI for medical diagnosis & predicting patient outcomes | SERMO

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, particularly in diagnosing conditions and predicting patient outcomes. Yet, the medical community remains divided. A Sermo survey found that 47% of doctors believe AI can accurately predict patient outcomes…

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Social media for doctors: how TikTok impacts healthcare

Social media is increasingly shaping the way doctors engage with healthcare information, professional networking and patient interactions. TikTok, in particular, has emerged as a leading platform for medical influencers, with figures such as Dr. Austin…

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Importance of effective communication in healthcare

In a healthcare practice, effective communication is very important and a lot of healthcare organisations are becoming more aware of the need to improve communication. Effective communication between healthcare professionals is particularly essential for effective…

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How doctors evaluate end-of-life pain management

Managing pain during end-of-life care is one of the most delicate and complex challenges doctors face. It’s a responsibility that requires both technical expertise and deep empathy. Yet, a recent survey of doctors on Sermo…

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Ethical considerations in cancer care: dilemmas doctors face

94% of doctors believe that empathetic care improves patient outcomes, yet nearly half (47%) feel that traditional medical training limits their ability to connect emotionally. This conflict underscores broader cancer care ethical dilemmas, from balancing…

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Advances in medical technology: 2025 and beyond

It’s an exciting time in medical history. While unconventional advances in medical technology characterised the 2010s, we’re positioned to drive even greater innovation in the next decade. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming smarter, robots are…

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13 solutions for improving patient care and outcomes in 2025

The person-centred care (PCC) framework has raised healthcare standards. It’s grounded in the clinical efficacy of a collaborative partnership between patients and healthcare providers—one in which people take a more active role in their own…

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