Talking to the Patient
“Hey Doc! Talk to Me. I’m the Patient!” A few weeks ago, I accompanied my elderly friend Miriam to the hospital. She called me complaining of severe …
Healthcare Uncertainty
Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells, or feel like someone may rip the carpet right out from under your feet? Lots of times, right? Thousands of …
Advocating for End-of-Life Care
Nurses have the unique privilege of holding the hands of the newly-born, and of the dying. Moments like this don’t punch a time clock, or watch a calendar. …
Jekyll and Hyde: The Bedside Manner of Healthcare Professional
by Erica Leung~Over the last month I visited various ENT doctors for professional opinions about whether or not to have surgery for my Sleep Apnea Disorder. …