I am honing my storytelling craft after thirty years as an emergency physician, mother, and observer of the human condition. I will be creating new entries and pulling in some of my published works. Thanks for coming along.
After Emergency Medicine…
#42 That July Feeling: Self-doubt
It’s that July feeling. All the new docs and nurses are stepping into new clinical roles, and it feels like crap. Sounds like you are doing it exactly right.
#41 Rogue Art & Fine Wine in Switzerland
I start my trip to Switzerland with a visit to the scenic wine terraces of Lavaux and a funky little museum in Lausanne. Let me tell you about it.
#40 How I Published in the Post
Physicians and Nurses find that some of their patients frustrate and disappoint them. Their interactions with the patients they label as difficult has a negative impact on how the professionals practice and how the patients are treated. I introduce the under-discussed problem and introduce strategies for both parties in the interaction to make constructive changes.
#39 Lessons from the Flower Show
The annual Philadelphia Flower Show was held this week. I am sharing a reflection on a visit that I made during my year as an intern at a community hospital in Philadelphia. The spirit of springtime renewal helped lift my spirits.