What I Read Wednesday: VITAMEATAVEGA– Now Wait a MINute!
You can fairly readily recognize those in a patient population who fall among the nutters of the medical world. Upon opening their charts, a long (long) list of drug ‘allergies’ … Continue reading
What I Read Wednesday: Hey Fatty
Well that got your attention, didn’t it? If you’re one of the 55% of Americans who are overweight or obese reading this, I apologize. I didn’t mean to be offensive. … Continue reading
Wound Care
She catches my hand as the resident exits the room, holding me back with her gaze. Her eyes are like pennies, a lovely copper color, shining with blinked-back tears as … Continue reading
First Impressions
“I’m just so glad you get to learn from me, Ms. Mullberry! I mean, what an awesome thing that I get to help out the next generation of doctors. Oh, … Continue reading
At A Loss
“You’re waking up, Ms. Jones. You’re waking up from surgery. Can you squeeze my hand, Ms. Jones?” The big blue anesthesia resident hovers over her pale face, shaking her hand. … Continue reading
And When He Tells Her
There are little dimples in her sagging cheeks, a tribute to the youth that composes her age. She has one of the most genuine smiles I’ve ever seen, a kindness … Continue reading
Till I’m Not
“Do you live here in RadCity?” “No, I live in SouthBurbs – but it’s only a 15 min drive to here.” “Oh, that’s convenient. Who do you live with?” “My … Continue reading
All Systems Go
“Alright Mr. Jones, just a few more prying questions before I ask permission to examine you. We call it the ‘review of systems’ – it’s a set of questions about … Continue reading
Show-Off
“Oh, good. Can I drop trow, now?” His eyes sparkle with uncanny eagerness. “Well, no, you don’t have to quite yet. I’ll save that bit for last.” Mr. Jones grins … Continue reading
Too Many Proof
“So abstaining from alcohol – or even just cutting back – is not something you’d even be willing to try?” Dr. Hepato leans in. She looks hard at the grizzled … Continue reading
Talking Chances
“I think it’s important now to talk about the uncomfortable part of all of this – and that is your prognosis. The appearance of these metastases in your brain is … Continue reading
Cocoa Carcinoma
“Then you should treat her today.” The young woman glares at Dr. Breathe from beneath eyelids swollen from crying. Dr. Breathe shakes her head slightly, her lips empathetically pursed. “I … Continue reading
Sing It Sunday
Hello. My name is Mullberry – Mullberry Whine. I used to post here about 5 times a week. It was good fun – for me, and the two people who … Continue reading
Absence Makes the Heart Grow Anxious
“Congratulations! You’ve done so well, I’m so pleased you’ve made it through your treatments and done so beautifully!” Mrs. Jones smiles faintly. “When can I come back for a check … Continue reading
Ta-Ta, Now
“So, how long has it been since your last treatment?” The elderly woman grins so that her sparkling dentures threaten to leap from their high perch. “Nineteen years, five months. … Continue reading
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