March/April 2025

Physician Leadership Journal

March/April 2025

Vol. 12, No. 2 · 12 articles

  1. Self-Defense in Medical Malpractice: How to Derail a Frivolous Malpractice Lawsuit

    PLJ March/April 2025 Howard Smith, MD, MHA

    Every U.S. physician faces an 8.5% annual risk of malpractice suits. Using statistical significance, complications can be validated as natural errors or medical errors with 95% confidence.

  2. Gun Violence, Physician Leadership, and a Public Health Perspective with Dr. Megan Ranney

    PLJ March/April 2025 Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP

    In this SoundPractice episode, host Mike Sacopulos talks with Megan Ranney, MD, dean of Yale School of Public Health, on the healthcare and public health impacts of gun violence in the U.S.

  3. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Legal Issues

    PLJ March/April 2025 Joseph P. McMenamin, MD, JD, FCLM

    AI is transforming healthcare but raises complex legal issues, including licensure, privacy, data security, regulation, and liability. FDA and FTC frameworks are evolving, yet fragmented.

  4. How Classical Hematology Aims to Meet the Growing Healthcare Needs of an Aging American Population

    PLJ March/April 2025 Amy D. Shapiro, MD

    An aging U.S. population presents unique challenges in classical hematology, compounded by a shortage of specialists and limited training. A new education program, the first of its kind, focuses on rare bleeding disor...

  5. Exploring Unconventional Clinical Careers: An Interview with Dr. Sylvie Stacy

    PLJ March/April 2025 Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH

    Physician burnout is a pressing issue, making alternative career paths vital. Sylvie Stacy, MD, offers a guide to diverse, lesser-known clinical roles.

  6. Evolution of Gender Inclusive Care: What Physician Leaders Can Learn from Our Experience

    PLJ March/April 2025 Vishal Patel, MD, Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, CPE, FAAPL

    Physician leaders are vital in creating patient-centered, equitable programs. This article explores how one institution successfully implemented and evolved gender-affirming care to close healthcare equity gaps.

  7. The Power of Nature in Healthcare Leadership: How Immersive Nature-Focused Experiences Elevate Workplace Leadership Teams

    PLJ March/April 2025 Ida Covi, MA

    What if healthcare teams could unlock essential skills by stepping outside? Nature-based leadership development enhances focus, creativity, decision-making, trust, and communication.

  8. Physician Executives’ Dilemmas: Striking a Balance Between Trust, Patient Care, and Organizational Goals

    PLJ March/April 2025 Mark D. Olszyk, MD, MBA, CPE, FACEP, FACHE

    Physician executives in healthcare must balance performance metrics with ethical care. Overemphasis on quantifiable targets can distort goals. Leadership should foster transparency and patient-centered care.

  9. Exploring Medical Gaslighting: Efforts to Enhance Communication and Trust in Healthcare

    PLJ March/April 2025 Kryss Shane, PhD, MBA, MSW, LISW, Nikhil Sood, MD, Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, CPE, FAAPL

    Medical gaslighting, where healthcare providers unintentionally dismiss or minimize patients' concerns, risks patient safety by delaying diagnoses and mismanaging care. This issue is worsened by unconscious biases and...

  10. Physicians’ Mental Health Checkup

    PLJ March/April 2025 Lola Butcher

    Intrusive questions on clinician licensure forms can deter seeking mental health treatment. Many state boards and hospitals, influenced by the ALL IN coalition, are now updating these forms to best practices.

  11. One-on-One Physician Coaching for Clinicians in a Safety Net Health System

    PLJ March/April 2025 Bryan N. Becker, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP, John Haynes, III, MD, MSc, FAAFP, CPE

    Physician-to-physician coaching at a safety net institution, involving self-assessment and leader observation, improved patient experience scores overall, with varied individual outcomes.

  12. Now That We Know, What Do We Actually Know?

    PLJ March/April 2025 Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)

    Leaders must navigate clashes between entrenched systems and disruptive influences with adaptability, avoiding immediate "fight or flight" responses for more refined reactions.