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 …
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 …
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 …
And the evidence says…
We found this article after writing our other piece today, and we feel that it confirms, scientifically, what we were saying. There is a significant decrease in cognitive flexibility while following a fundamentalist religion. A study published in the journal Neuropsychologia has shown that religious fundamentalism is, in part, the result of a functional impairment in a brain region …