Tag: doctor/patient relationship

Short Short Stories from a Winter Office Day

Short Short Stories from a Winter Office Day

I’m writing a book, and as such, I’ve been combing through the archives. I just re-read my very first blog post ever, and realized it was from almost exactly twelve years ago. It’s a sweet little piece, full of details that I wouldn’t have remembered 

Primary Care: Personal Attention vs. Paperwork

Primary Care: Personal Attention vs. Paperwork

The doctor-patient relationship is emphasized and idolized throughout medical training. Students and residents study and even dream about how they will interview, examine, and relate to their very own patients, when they are attendings. They do not worry about paperwork. But every physician deals with loads of paperwork 

Latest on MiM: When The Patient Brings Presents… Or Punishment

Latest on MiM: When The Patient Brings Presents… Or Punishment

Me reflecting on an interesting week, and some common doctor/patient dilemmas, on the Mothers In Medicine group blog: When The Patient Brings Presents… Or Punishment