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.

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After Emergency Medicine…

#75 Messages from the Seder Table
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#75 Messages from the Seder Table

Happy Passover to all. Every year our family holds a traditional meal, the Seder, at a table laden with beautiful China, crystal, silver and the symbols of the holiday. Learn about three special items we use to remember our past, those who are still oppressed, and our hope for the future.

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#74 Can we Really Solve Any Problem?
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#74 Can we Really Solve Any Problem?

According to life coach Brooke Castillo, we can solve most any problem. I apply her ideas to a common problem faced by clinicians, difficult interactions with patients and their families. sounds simple but it takes intention and practice.

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#73 Visiting Auckland Between the Storms
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#73 Visiting Auckland Between the Storms

Here is the last of my grand visit to Australia and New Zealand. We managed to visit Auckland between the devastating storms and flooding that the area dealt with over their summer. The visit was short and sweet.

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