A Shift from Paternalism to Partnership For decades, medicine followed a paternalistic model—physicians made decisions, and patients followed. That model worked when treatment options were limited and information scarce. Today, however, medical care has become highly personalized. From surgical approaches to pharmacologic therapies, multiple viable options often exist for the same condition. In this environment,  shared decision-making  (SDM) is not just ideal—it’s essential. SDM invites...

For many women, weight plays a crucial role in surgical outcomes, recovery, and long-term reproductive health. In fact, 30–50% of patients in a typical gynecology practice are living with overweight or obesity. This makes it impossible to ignore the impact of weight on gynecologic care—and prompts the critical question: how do we address it effectively?

By: Christopher Guinn, CEO AIMIS In the years following COVID-19, physician learning habits have changed dramatically. The pandemic...