Why every doctor needs a "badness" plan

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My teenage children, Ruby and Hart, [...] [The Titanic sinking: a metaphor for the impending collapse of medicine]( The re-release of the movie Titanic marks its 25th anniversary since it first sailed into theaters. Can you believe it? Twenty-five years ago, we watched Rose get undressed for a self-portrait with only a necklace on, Jack yelling, “I’m the king of the world” from the boat’s bow, and the two of them doin’ the [...] [Critical thinking in pain management [PODCAST]]( In this episode, we welcome special guest Ronald A. Zent, a family physician, to discuss the ongoing opioid crisis. 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