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Over the years I’ve observed that advances in technology, when applied to medicine, are often a double edged sword.  Many good things can come from it, such as the electronic health record and the ability to access charts from anywhere and also track outcomes.  But usually, there is a downside or a trade off, andContinue reading “Doctor Google”

In an effort to pass the time during these pandemic months, I’ve been binge watching many shows, including of course several Netflix series but also some old favorites such as Seinfeld and the Simpsons. Recently, I watched an episode of the Simpsons (S30/E5) entitled: Baby You Can’t Drive My Car. In this episode, a self-drivingContinue reading “The Wisdom of Homer”

I have observed a unique phenomenon in that patients will mention certain diseases or diagnoses prefaced by “the.”  Such as gout:  it’s never, “I had gout” it’s “I had the gout.” Or, when a husband and wife are together in the room and he’s complaining of foot pain, she will say, “He has the gout,Continue reading ““The” Covid”

Needless to say, the pandemic has fundamentally changed numerous aspects of our lives, including the ability to connect with friends, family, and loved ones.  It’s even more challenging as cold weather sets in, impeding the ability to gather outdoors. Over the summer, hosting small gatherings on the patio felt very safe and a welcome breakContinue reading “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

After my cancer diagnosis, and I might say after the initial shock wore off, I was impressed by how my children–ages 8 and 11 at the time–asked such great questions and often had mature and thoughtful insights into the situation. Their resilience, together with their questions and comments reminded me of that old saying, “OutContinue reading “Out of the Mouths of Babes, Again”

Every now and then, I have a word or a phrase that I can’t get out of my mind, sort of like a song that plays over and over in your head, also known as the “earworm.” A few years ago, it was that infamous c-word in medicine: cancer.  After my diagnosis, it floated aroundContinue reading “The New “C-Word””