For a long time, clinical practice, lengthy residencies, and long hours in hospital settings have defined what it means to work in the medical profession. However, healthcare is evolving. As burnout among physicians rises, many…
What seemed rooted in science fiction just 100 years ago is now an integral part of modern medicine: robotics in surgery. Robotic surgery’s literature and applications are expanding quickly in real-time, with promising potential for…
According to a recent Sermo poll, 56% of physicians believe that pre-procedure coaching sessions could be used within their medical practice. Yet, 28% remain unsure whether the benefits would outweigh the challenges of implementation. So…
In a recent Sermo poll, 55% of physicians said they’d recommended a health or wellness app to a patient, while 45% hadn’t.This near-even split highlights a profession still weighing the benefits and risks of apps…
The days of relying solely on word of mouth and referrals to attract patients are over. Today, online reviews are one of the most powerful tools doctors have to attract and keep new patients. Whether…
95% of physicians believe patients respond better to healthcare professionals (HCPs) who demonstrate empathy and compassion, according to a recent Sermo poll. However, despite this overwhelming agreement, 71% of doctors express concern that they often…
As technology and electronics evolve, getting smaller and more powerful, tech companies are continuously developing devices that are easily worn but can provide a wealth of patient health data. These innovative tools make vast improvements…
CAR-T therapy, a groundbreaking innovation in cancer treatment, has revolutionized the management of certain blood cancers. By genetically engineering a patient’s T-cells to target cancer cells, it offers hope where other treatments have failed. The…
A new Sermo poll reveals doctors’ growing sense of unease about the global threat of emerging infectious diseases. Of nearly 1,000 physicians surveyed, 65% believe another major pandemic is likely within the next five years.…
Sermo asked its community of global physicians, “Do you feel confident in your understanding of the various loan options available for physicians?” Only half (51%) said yes. One Sermo member wrote, “I have never taken…
According to Sermo research, 60% of primary care physicians and 80% of specialists want to contribute to rare disease (RD) care plans and welcome the challenges they present. But while RD management is a fast-advancing…
Clinicians have widely debated empathy’s clinical applications. As the literature supporting empathy’s clinical efficacy expands, there are shifts in long-standing patient care standards, and as one physician on Sermo says, “It can be difficult to…