Perspectives
by Jenna Ogilvie | Mar 29, 2021 | Commentary, Perspectives
The week of February 14, 2021, will be forever ingrained in the memories of Central Texas residents. Winter Storm Uri blanketed the region in ice and snow, leading to devastating and unprecedented circumstances. Most residents lost electricity, and the water...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Mar 29, 2021 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Introduction The term short-term medical engagements (STMEs) encompasses medical missions, volunteer internships, medical and nursing student rotations, global health education, and medical brigades. STMEs represent a way for faith-based, non-profit, and...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Mar 1, 2021 | Commentary, Perspectives
The National Academies are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit our resource center >> Introduction What individuals think, say, and do produces workplace culture. In health care, the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped every aspect of this...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 30, 2020 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
The health care ecosystem is witnessing a surge of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies and products that can potentially augment care delivery outside of hospital and clinic settings. These tools can be used to conduct remote monitoring, support...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 23, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health care has become an increasingly important topic in light of the cumulative stressors of social isolation, economic insecurity, anxiety and fears of infection, financial hardship, and the potential loss of...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 16, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
Introduction The purpose of this Commentary is to explore the ways in which the key elements of integrated care (integrating behavioral health care with primary care in an effort to improve and streamline complete care for the patient) are being incorporated...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 9, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
The opioid epidemic is raging within the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 40 states reporting increases in opioid-related overdoses and deaths. COVID-19 has disrupted health care services, disproportionately affecting already marginalized populations. Prior to...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 9, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
The National Academies are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit our resource center >> On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This is the first time the world has seen a...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 2, 2020 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Clinician burnout is an occupational syndrome driven by the work environment [1,2,3]. An organization seeking to reduce burnout and improve well-being among its clinicians can create a better work environment by aligning its commitments, leadership structures,...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 2, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
The National Academies are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit our resource center >> Introduction Health professional educators around the world have demonstrated their ability to respond creatively to challenges posed by the...
