I was just reading a New York Times etiquette column, and saw that a woman had written in about her friend’s comments about her medication. Apparently the woman who wrote in takes medication for … [Read more...]
A Hospital Waiting Room Headache
The other day a friend of mine went to the hospital to get an MRI done on her knee. She checked in and was asked to sit in the waiting area until the technician was ready. As my friend walked over, … [Read more...]
Take Health Advice With A Grain Of Salt
If you’re a fan of John Oliver, you might have caught the latest episode of his humorous news show, Last Week Tonight. This week he took down so-called scientific reports that get promoted by the … [Read more...]
A Cancer Patient Faux Pas
A friend of mine was recently at a small dinner party hosted by friends. One of the guests was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a few months ago. Though my friend didn’t personally know the woman, she’d … [Read more...]
Keep The Peace In The Hospital Waiting Room
A friend of mine recently had to go to the emergency room after spraining her knee. It was a long process, and she had to wait well into the wee hours of the morning as more urgent cases were attended … [Read more...]