The Doctor as Patient
Terry is a particularly difficult patient. The thing that makes her so difficult is that Terry is married. Terry is married to Dr. P and he is a particularly ...
The bus rider
– Damn, just look at the time; I’m going to be late if that old lady doesn’t hurry up. Could she move slower? For God’s sake...
Prognosis
“Good morning, Steve, how are you doing?” Feeble short handshake, fingers cooler than mine, eyes watch the chart where I apparently lie....
We are doomed
This was time enough; when the call was complete, and the intrusion lovingly cradled back in her purse, the future was clear…mankind is doomed. ...
WSJ wrong – we need IT
A reactionary opinion in the Wall Street Journal expanded to the point of silliness the conclusions of a review of healthcare IT. I have news for them; EMRs w...
The joy of her company
I enjoy Ethel’s visits. I learn about her children and grandchildren. I learn about her husband and friends. That is good, because when we talk I rarely le...
Stupid insurance trick
Every now and then, insurance underwriters make a ridiculous, stupid, ignorant and dangerous decision and I feel reason slipping away. ...
Picking your doctor’s team
As with lessons learned in kindergarten, if your doctor does not play well with others, your medical care may be in trouble....
Healthcare – Quality or Quantity?
What if you could take one pill and live 10 years longer? What if the pill made you bald and nauseas? What if that one pill made you bald, nauseas, dizzy, impo...
Coffee and Health
Research shows that there is an overall improvement in survival in coffee drinkers. Jamocha and me, happy together....