Bar the Door the legislature is in Session

One of the crazier parts about doing a blog is choice of material. There are so many things in the news daily, but quite often, it’s just too much to write about everything. Although, we certainly try to do that. Many little things this week have reared their ugly heads, but none so ugly as …

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But I am Sick

I got the inevitable phone call at 1 AM. The patient is at the nurses’ station saying he thinks he has the flu. The nurse tells me his temperature is mildly elevated and he complains of a dry cough and stuffy nose. Surprise, surprise, he wants something for it. Looking at the chart, I see …

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Seeing patients in clinic

I feel like I need one of those Food Network (Ted Allen) celebrities to say, Karen here has burning with urination, you have 15 minutes, time starts, NOW! Why 15 minutes? Well, that is what our insurance overlords typically pay for us to see anyone. Now you and I know that we take more time …

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Lady and Beth

I know I’m a hunchback with an opinion, or two, but I do have a tender side. All of my life, I’ve wanted to do something that’s meaningful and helps people. That’s why I’ve worked in so many areas that relate to taking care of people in various capacities. Thus, a precious moment brought to …

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