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Neurologist, Medical Journalist, Podcast Host: The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner, Latest book: The Locum Life: A Physician’s Guide to Locum Tenens

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Andrew Wilner’s Biography

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Andrew Nathan Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN, is a board-certified internist, neurologist and epilepsy specialist. In 1982, he discovered that locum tenens was the perfect solution to achieve work/life balance as a physician and writer. Dr. Wilner has practiced locum tenens in a variety of inpatient, outpatient, academic and community settings. He is a prolific medical journalist and author of several books, including "Bullets and Brains" and "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens.". Curr…

Andrew Wilner’s Journalist Portfolio

The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner-Podcast

The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner-Podcast

"The Art of Medicine" explores the arts, business and clinical aspects of the practice of medicine. Guests ra…

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The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner-Video

The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner-Video

Author/Physician Andrew Wilner, MD, discusses his latest book, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum …

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Dr. Wilner: Locum tenens for late-career physicians

Dr. Wilner: Locum tenens for late-career physicians

For late-career physicians, locum tenens provides opportunities to work at your own pace, generate income, an…

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Life hacks from a 9-month-old infant

Life hacks from a 9-month-old infant

Sometimes, you reach a stage in life where each day has become predictable. Despite success, you slide into a…

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The day the earth stood still: EMR edition

The day the earth stood still: EMR edition

In the classic film, The Day the Earth Stood Still, an alien spaceship lands in Washington, DC, and delivers …

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Articles

The power of praise in medical education

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By Andrew Wilner Verified, Andrea Austin, Matthew Ryan
| KevinMD.com
His words took my breath away. I was performing a routine task, but my seven-year-old son, Jack, could see I was struggling. “You can do it, Dad!” he cheered. Jack could have watched and said nothing. He could have walked away. He could have made a disparaging comment. Instead, he offered enthusiastic encouragement. His words warmed my heart and fueled my efforts, and I succeeded. My son Jack has always seemed exceptional, at least to me.
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Do We Need to Rethink MS Classification?

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By Andrew Wilner Verified, Jodie M Burton
| Medscape Verified
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Andrew N. Wilner, MD: Welcome to Medscape. I'm your host, Dr Andrew Wilner. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr Jodie Burton. Dr Burton is a neuroimmunologist and clinical associate professor in the departments of Clinical Neurosciences and Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary, Canada. We're going to discuss a recent publication in JAMA Neurology by Dr Shirani and colleagues about the classification of multiple sclerosis (MS).
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The Ethics of Referring Patients to the Hospital Pharmacy

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By Andrew Wilner Verified, Ronald Pies
| Medscape Verified
Andrew N. Wilner, MD As an , the risk of conflicts of interest increases. What if an employer requires referrals to an in-house surgeon when a more experienced surgeon might be preferable? Employers may mandate 15-minute visits when complex patients require more time? A physician’s primary duty is to the patient; an employer’s primary duty, protests notwithstanding, is the bottom line. Such a real-life case study recently came to my attention.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

high school newspaper

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes-I grew up using a manual typewriter and then an Olivetti electric typewriter. I took it everywhere with me in college and medical school.

How is social media changing news?

The lack of vetting in social media is a huge problem for the news. "Fake news" is a threat to all journalism.

Awards

American Academy of Neurology Journalism Fellowship for Excellence in Medical/Health Reporting

2008 - investigative journalism

The AAN recognizes the important contributions made by members of the news media who help raise the public’s awareness of neurologic disorders through print, broadcast and online news stories regarding advancements in neurologic research.

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American Academy of Neurology Award for Creative Expression of Human Values in Neurology

2001 - humanities

The AAN Award for Creative Expression of Human Values in Neurology is sponsored by the Ethics, Law, and Humanities Committee, a joint committee of the American Academy of Neurology, American Neurological Society, and Child Neurology Society. This award recognizes an outstanding poem, short story, or work of creative nonfiction that artistically expresses human values in the practice of neurology, including compassion for persons with neurological disorders and reflection by physicians involved in their care.

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