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What should you do when your taxi cab driver goes berserk in the middle of bumper-to-bumper traffic?

Every day, doctors have to make decisions about whether or not to adopt a new technology. In doing so, they run into a number of traps.

Nearly 1 in 3 young physicians suffer from depression, according to a new study. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list, Muslim doctors say they feel more scrutiny, and a new report suggests prescribing fewer antibiotics may be good for the public health but bad for physicians’ satisfaction ratings.

Here's a look at the five most popular stories on Physician's Money Digest for the week that ended Dec. 11.

There are plenty of reasons to dump a mutual fund or exchange traded fund (ETF) besides poor performance. Here are 10 reasons it might make sense to sell a solid performer.

A New York plastic surgeon always knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. But even as his job has taken him far from home, he remains deeply connected to his Kentucky upbringing.

It is the end of the year and some folks are looking to see if there is a tax-deductible charitable donation to make beside the ubiquitous bell-clanging Santa. But it is important to give with your head as well as your heart.

More and more Americans say the American Dream is dead. Couple that with increasing economic and wage stagnation, and you've got a big problem for the healthcare industry.

Though there are crime scares in Mexico that frighten tourists, it seemed very tame on a recent visit--nothing but good weather, excellent food, and great sightseeing.

Entertaining can be anything but entertaining. How many of us stress ourselves out about planning and hosting a great holiday gathering, to the point where we can’t enjoy our own party? This year can be different! I present to you five foolproof tips for having more fun at your own holiday gathering being this year.

Building a better healthcare organization is about more than buzzwords and management trends.

Physicians are the most generous people in this country: we provide medical care day and night to millions of people – often for free. If that forced charity isn’t enough for you this holiday season and you’ve got more money to spare before your next estimated tax payment, here are five simple methods to lighten up your wallet even more.

More Americans are making a financially focused New Year’s Resolution this year, according to a new survey. That's good news, according to experts, because goal-setting can pay big financial dividends.

Physician burnout and financial stress have the potential to wreck the medical profession. That's why it's more important than ever to find ways to make your own happiness.

While we like getting gifts, giving them can be the gremlin that steals a big chunk of our seasonal joy. A new survey sheds some light on what kinds of gifts people actually want.

The medical workforce is not immune from the changes creating the future of work.

The reality is that while many gains have been made in controlling HIV/AIDS, it continues to have a significant impact on the world, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia.

Gdansk, way at the "top" of Poland, er the North Pole, might be the perfect place for anyone interested in European history because the city the Germans once called Danzig has survived every challenge whether geographical, political, commercial, or historical.

In the first third of your life, you put in years of hard work to prepare for your second phase: Your career. It's equally important to plan ahead for the final third: Your retirement years.

It's the call no one wants to receive: There's been a fire at home. Such disasters are why we have insurance. Yet, all insurance isn't created equal. It takes a savvy and informed consumer to ensure you don't overspend or over-insure.

There's a big difference between filing patents and truly innovating. Here are 10 ways universities can transform themselves from patent mills to entrepreneurial universities.

December's light displays add sparkle to a month known to be cold and dreary in much of the US. These easy to navigate theme parks and zoos provide plenty of holiday dazzle for you and your family.

Most medical students do not feel comfortable with the business of medicine. That is not surprising given that most medical schools do not teach it and residents do not have to demonstrate any competency in the business of medicine to graduate and get board certification.

Compensation caps are a sometimes overlooked part of a physician's contract. But such caps, and the "fair market value" terms used to determine the limit, can have an impact on your compensation.

Awareness of physician burnout is growing, but that hasn't yet led to a reduction in the problem. A new survey on the topic tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also making the list, a new ranking of US hospitals and a list of healthcare predictions for 2016.

Here's a look at the five most popular stories on PMD for the week that ended Dec. 4.

Many Baby Boomers and those in the generation immediately following them will be joining a club called "the sandwich generation," which is characterized by caring, in part, financially, for both their own children and their aging parents. Here, we'll look at three aspects that may not spring immediately to mind, but could play a large role in your success in navigating these difficult waters.

Everyone likes a new car, and everyone likes a good deal. Getting both requires some savvy.

Big ships sail with one major advantage over smaller vessels: the deck space to float a boatload of engaging activities. Anthem of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International's (RCI) latest mega-ship, leads the cruise industry in offering appealing things to do at sea.

Are you considering a change in your practice? Here are four steps to help you achieve career satisfaction.