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...]
Being Sympathetic To Others’ Anxiety
Everyone gets stressed. Maybe you’re running late for work. Perhaps you have a big presentation due for work, or are having some financial issues that have you worried. That’s referred to as … [Read more...]