Stories and Musings

Will AI Turn Us into Boneheaded Bots?

Will we need "mental gyms" and mandatory tech blackout periods to keep our brains sharp?

Feb 22 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

When Fake IT Support Comes Knocking: A Healthcare Story

Why doctors and nurses are vulnerable to this hack

Jan 22 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

Doctors Don’t Need Yoga, They Need Time to Smoke

Walking through the expo floor..., I couldn’t help but feel like I was in some weird mix between a tech…

Oct 22, 2024 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

Greater Than Tech: How Andy Grammer’s Tour Reflects the Power of Human Care in Medicine

Last night, I had the privilege of attending a one-man show by Andy Grammer, and I was utterly moved by the level of artistry…

Sep 16, 2024 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

The Power of Perspective: What AI Can Teach Us About Seeing the Whole Patien

A Reflection on Missed Diagnoses, Human Limits, and the Role of Technology in Restoring Context

Oct 20, 2023 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

The Work Ahead: Healing a System That’s Hurting Its Own

Not Burnout—Moral Injury

Aug 24, 2023 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

How Hospital Parking Kills Patients, Pt. 2

So I got curious: I asked my patients, in a kind, patient, and empathic way, “Why are you late for surgery?”

Apr 1, 2022 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

How Hospital Parking Kills Patients, Pt. 1

Parking might not strike you as an integral part of modern healthcare infrastructure, but it regularly affects care for countless patients…

Mar 29, 2022 •

Salim Afshar MD, FACS

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