Pulse

Upshifting—Physicians Who Haven't Slowed Down in Retirement

 

The Inventor

At age 82, Kurt Amplatz is still thinking up new devices that eliminate the need for surgery.

The Builders

Martha and Johannes Aas, an industrious duo from Duluth, are remaking a health care system in Africa.

The Webmaster

Ken Berge has found a way to stay on the cutting edge of both medicine and technology.

The Pinch Hitter

Working locum tenens enables John Salchert to do what he loves—connect with patients—and avoid the hassles of running a practice.

The Visitor

James Gaviser is bringing retired physicians and nurses back to the bedside to comfort patients.

End Notes

A Voice from an Ancient Stump

By Harrison H. Farley, M.D.

A retired surgeon ponders the possibility of remaining relevant.


August 2006 | Table of Contents

Cover Story

Retire ... or not?

By Kim Palmer

Some physicians are hanging up their stethoscopes to do what they never had time to while practicing. Others are staying on the job well into their 80s. What influences their decisions?

Perspective

The Graying of a Physician

By Charles R. Meyer, M.D.

Aging means recognizing limits. Why do physicians have such a hard time knowing when to let go of their practice?

Feature

Don’t Overestimate Yourself

By Steve Finkelstein, C.F.P., and Joel Greenwald, M.D., C.F.P.

Common mistakes can threaten your retirement nest egg.

Quality Rounds

Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect

By Scott D. Smith

A study finding that physicians’ quality of care declines with experience calls into question the current system of continuing medical education.

Clinical and Health Affairs

Use of the Emergency Department by Somali Immigrants and Refugees

By Pamela J. DeShaw, R.N., M.P.H.

 

Editor's Note

Game Planning

 

Letters


MMAA Update

The Doctor's Husband

 

MMA Viewpoint

Work Group Tackles Sick Tax

 

MMA News

How Physicians Can Prepare for a Pandemic
MMA Looks at Early Retirement Health Insurance Options
MMA Supports Gov. Pawlenty’s Call for Study of Drug-Marketing Costs

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