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A cup of joe.

Reflections of a Grady Doctor

That makes my morning crazier than usual and the struggle even real-er than it is at baseline. And that's a lot when you are almost always on two wheels trying to get to a kid during hospital service time. I decided to just grab my white coat and roll out across the street to the hospital. Today was my day to drive carpool.

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Helium-Filled Dreams

StorytellERdoc

A thin, white hospital blanket bunched and wrinkled at his girthy midsection. Over my numerous years as an ER doctor, I have met people that I never would have had the fortune, or misfortune (as some would say), to otherwise meet. It was she who got me to volunteer for my first Special Olympics as a teenager. Yes," he answered.

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A Decade of Blogging!

Aspiring Minority Doctor

Okay, now I'll admit I've done a horrible job of keeping up with the blog lately especially given that this is only my fifth post of the year, but today is still super special for me. Headshot from this year that I forgot to post lol It's my 10th blogiversary, y'all! Looking back, it has literally taken a village though!

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Corona Together

StorytellERdoc

Being an ER physician facing this dilemma on the front lines of a large emergency and trauma center, I am also bearing witness to the more daunting picture of this dilemma--the mental and physical effects Covid-19 is having on our patients as well as on all of us. And the truth is, I am not sure what to think at this point. We feel helpless.

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The Power Of A Nurse

StorytellERdoc

Whether it be at the doctor's office, the hospital, the medical centers with inpatient and outpatient services, or within our own homes, nurses have been a constant source of unlimited talents and skills, selfless souls who have always had the gift of propelling us forward on our life paths. This is the life of a nurse.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

No more googling "ER near me" in a panic; you can get quick and competent care at an urgent care center. Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? It's a common challenge many people face. Regular check-ups ensure early detection of health issues.

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Is Hospice Losing Its Way: A Podcast with Ira Byock and Joseph Shega

GeriPal

For others, this piece, while painful to read, gave voice to what they have been feeling over the last decade – hospice has in some ways lost its way in a quest of promoting profit over care. If you are interested in signing the position statement “Core Roles and Responsibilities of Physicians in Hospice Care”, click here. Is it you, Ira?

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