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title: "Physician Leadership Journal: June 13, 2024"
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| View in browser www.physicianleaders.org Healthcare Leader Exploring the Issues that Early Career Physicians Need to Understand When Presented with an Employment Contract By Timothy E. Paterick, MD, JD, MB Physician employment contracts are complex and often written to benefit the employer. Consequently, physicians should understand the ambiguities in employee contracts. // Read More Empowering Ourselves and Others By Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH The author reflects on her life and career, and the support she received from mentors, family, and friends. // Read More How to Achieve Internal Five-Star Service By James W. Saxton and Maggie Finkelstein DiCostanzo, Esq. Creating a culture of five-star customer service within medical practices centers on relationships and requires effective communication skills, patience, respect, and courtesy. Breaches in internal five-star service can create a vicious cycle of animosity that can intensify throughout the day, affecting patient care. // Read More   New from SoundPractice Podcast Mindbending Drugs: Psychedelics, Cannabis, and Physician Leadership with Mike Sacopulos and Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman  In a recent presentation at SXSW, Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, spoke about the potential of mindbending drugs such as psychedelics and cannabis in the context of physician leadership. While the level of interest in these substances was high, Lieberman emphasized the importance of responsible use and scientific research. Jeffrey A. Lieberman, MD, is the Lawrence C. Kolb Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center. His work has advanced the understanding of the natural history and pathophysiology of schizophrenia and the pharmacology and clinical effectiveness of antipsychotic drugs. On this topic, SoundPractice host Mike Sacopulos interviews Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.  Listen Now Remember: AAPL is always ready to help. Please reach out with any questions you have to: customerservice@physicianleaders.org. www.physicianleaders.org \| customerservice@physicianleaders.org American Association for Physician Leadership, PO Box 96503 I BMB 97493, Washington, DC 20090-6503, +1(800) 562-8088 Manage preferences |
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