A friend of mine is having surgery soon. Last week she had a meeting with her anesthesiologist to go over the procedure. She said the doctor was friendly, but a little socially awkward and kind of … [Read more...]
Thinking Of Others On This Holiday
Today is Independence Day, which means you might be reading this on your smartphone while headed to a pool party, barbecue, or fireworks show. Whenever a holiday rolls around, I try to remind myself … [Read more...]
Gossiping About Health Matters
Not long ago I was at a networking event. I was speaking to one of the guests, whom I’d met a few times before. We engaged in small talk and then he noted a few of the other attendees. It seems some … [Read more...]
When Hospitals Give Patients The Runaround
I will probably never understand everything that goes into hospital bureaucracy and why administrations make one decision over another. Sometimes, however, it seems like they aren’t putting patients … [Read more...]
Doctor/Patient Communication Issues
A friend of mine injured her knee and has been seeking treatment for it. At first she was told that she might have a torn ligament. Then an X-ray showed that it was most likely sprained. After an MRI, … [Read more...]