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Dec 4, 20233 min read

I Need a New Doctor. Now What?

The letter arrived out of the blue like a notice from the IRS about an upcoming audit. The letter went something like this: Dear Valued...

Jul 5, 20235 min read

Imagine Cancer Testing with a Drop of Blood

The phone call was completely unexpected. A colleague with whom I had trained was in town for the evaluation of a potentially serious...

Jun 18, 20235 min read

Democratization of Medicine: Does your doctor know best? Maybe not

Not too many decades ago, in the history of medicine, healthcare providers were culled from the ranks of the clergy. These practitioners,...

Feb 27, 20235 min read

Why Your Doctor Doesn’t Listen to You

Scenario 1: You’re in the exam room, sitting in an open-backed gown. You and your doctor have discussed your high blood pressure (stay on...

Feb 2, 20236 min read

Welcome to the Dark Side of Your Medical Records

Once upon a time—and you know when I start with those four words, I’m taking you down a retrospective path—medicine reflected a sacred...