Start here with Episode #1 Terra and Miles have infertile for three years. They have already made the big decision to seek medical help and are currently in the middle phases of the diagnostic process. So far, Miles’ semen analysis is unremarkable and we are about to learn more about Terra. This month, she had [...]
Understanding what's wrong with medicine today
March 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
My patients know that I like to use stories and analogies to help explain things. One fellow blogger has done a tremendous job explaining what’s wrong with the state of medicine today using a fantastically clever story about the tomato market. I urge all medical students to read it.
Exercising good judgment
March 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Honestly, I have a whole load of stories from this past particularly-busy week. However, I’m realizing, to no surprise, that many of my actual patients read this blog and as such, I have to respect commenting on some sensitive stories even if their identity is completely shielded. I’ve written some notes for myself, but I [...]
Para asistencia en Espanol, oprima el dos
March 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I received a notice from the State of California Franchise Tax Board regarding a missing payment. I needed some help, so I tried calling their support line several times in the past two days. Each time, I followed the voicemail instructions and was put on hold. I would put it on speaker phone and do [...]
