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COVID-19 Pandemic Compounds Physician Burnout

By Gerri Donohue There are myriad writings on physician burnout. The words “physician burnout” have been well disseminated across the health care system. Preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, physician burnout was a well-known, albeit tragic, reality in the practice of medicine. The pandemic has served to exacerbate further an already critical assault upon physicians. Data tracked …

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Balancing the Risks of the Treatment Plan With the Patient’s Future

By Aryeh S. Klonsky, Esq. and Alexandra M. Lopes, Esq. Discussing fertility preservation options with pediatric cancer patients A multitude of thoughts race through a parent’s mind when their child receives a cancer diagnosis. Obviously, the greatest focus for parents and medical providers alike is to find the best suitable treatment plan for each patient. …

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People in the News

Martin Clearwater & Bell is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael C. Clarke as the firm’s new Managing Attorney. “We believe Michael’s prior experience will allow him to exceed in this role and we are pleased to welcome him into the position and look forward to this new chapter for the firm” says Thomas …

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Local News

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital announced the reopening of its renovated and retrofitted Outpatient Therapy Facility located on its 61-acre main campus in White Plains. The state-of-the-art facility offers more than 10,000-square feet of dedicated space for physical, occupational, speech and language, and specialty therapies. The transformation allows for an open flow throughout the building with the …

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CME Events

4th Inflammatory Skin Diseases Summit 2021 : The Translational Revolution CME Provider: Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. SinaiDate: Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 1:00 PM – Saturday, November 6, 2021, 2:30 PMPlace: HYBRID: Online or New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 5th Ave., NYContact: Tel: 212.731.7950 cme@mssm.edu Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals Living With Alzheimer’s …

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April/May 2021

From Breast-Conserving Surgery to Reconstruction, White Plains Hospital Surgeons Offer a Range of Advanced Oncoplastic Procedures

From Breast-Conserving Surgery to Reconstruction, White Plains Hospital Surgeons Offer a Range of Advanced Oncoplastic Procedures

By Cari Wade Gervin The Breast Surgery Program at White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care offers life-prolonging surgery and exemplary aesthetic outcomes, all provided in an environment of compassionate care. No woman wants to be told she has breast cancer, but statistically, 1 in 8 women will hear that diagnosis. It’s a conversation that …

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Managing Patient Expectations in Non-Emergent Orthopedic Surgery

By Michael A. Sonkin, Esq. And Samantha E. Shaw, Esq. Surgical indications can be divided into different categories. Some procedures are urgent/emergent and may be required for treatment of acute or even life-threatening conditions. There are also elective surgeries that are necessary but can be scheduled at the patient’s convenience and which may be expected …

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