Thoughts
March 21, 2017
We have no reason to look at them, except to look down at them, for the purpose of our job. We conduct our exam, document our findings, and carry on. But if it is true that we are in the preferred seat, then we have the incredible opportunity to exercise that authority and power to make a genuine difference.
March 20, 2017
If you are trying to convince yourself that you are brave, this is not the career for you.
March 7, 2017
Going from a medicine induced coma to the Full Monty of awake, afraid, and painful of being intubated can induce the kind of panic usually reserved for pilots who run out of fuel or skydivers who's parachute doesn't open. The shock for most is nothing short of horrifying. But don't worry, it gets better.
February 28, 2017
Your healing, like your health and your life. is yours alone. No one can take your meds for you, go to Physical Therapy for you, eat right for you or live your life for you.
February 27, 2017
The short story is, the very best thing for a heart patient to do is walk, and it is often the one thing they don't want to do. Many do well, but my patient today did not. It inspired me to share this lesson with you now before life puts you in a situation where your life depends on it.