In My Humble Opinion
A primary care physician's thoughts on medicine and life.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Biofeedback
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The spasms of pain were gentle at first. The large muscles of the right side of my neck and shoulder would tense and then ease up. The pain ...
Monday, November 7, 2011
On Cell Phones And Primary Care
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For a brief interlude, the world moved in slow motion. I saw the cell phone leaving my hand and twist and turn wantonly in the air. It fell ...
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Medicare For All. Be Careful What You Wish For.
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John's facial tick reminds me of a shark. His upper lip curls behind his teeth and he makes a hissing sound. He does this every time we ...
Saturday, November 5, 2011
I Could
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Adapted from the poem "I Could" Cook County hospital 1998 Breast center Who's next? He calls to the residents, as if he is a b...
Thursday, November 3, 2011
A Calling
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Would it surprise you to know that I often contemplate leaving medicine? That I awake some mornings with eyes drooping and jaw clenching. An...
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The Hand Holder
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When the residents referred to Dr. Foster as a "hand holder" it wasn't meant as a term of endearment. In fact, we universally ...
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Why I Blog Part 2
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There's an ongoing struggle for the hearts and minds of the American people. The battle rages on quietly, but occasionally bubbles over ...
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