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Category Archives: physician communication
How are you a genius?
After 12 years practicing in a large, multispecialty clinic, I opened my own practice in August 1997. Laughingly, I told everyone that I spent the summer learning about all sorts of things I never had any interest in: OSHA regulations, … Continue reading
Calling all perfectionists!
Physicians are known to share some strong personality traits. We are generally hardworking, skeptical, and perfectionistic. Those characteristics support us in our quest to continually add knowledge and skills, think critically, and strive to provide the best care to our … Continue reading
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Don’t be lame
One moment, I was walking down the jetway in Chicago, lost in thought. The next moment, I was on the floor, sprawled on a rubber mat that was covering an irregular surface of the ramp. Unfortunately, the rubber mat had … Continue reading
Being Persona Non Grata
Last week, I was a patient. I was brought to an exam room and interviewed by a friendly nurse with a great bedside manner. She introduced herself, showed her human side, and then left me alone in the room, with … Continue reading
It’s always a choice
People often remark about my grey hair. Some of the comments are very funny. A young man working at the 7/11 told me he liked my hair, adding, “yeah, I’m a Raiders’ fan.” (The Oakland Raiders’ team colors are silver … Continue reading
Got community?
There I sat, waiting to have my blood drawn. Sitting with me were a young boy with his mom, an elderly woman in a wheelchair accompanied by her daughter, a preteen girl sharing a seat with her mother, and many … Continue reading
Being the best receiver during this season of giving
The holiday season is here! Lights are sparkling, people are partying, and stores are selling. It can be so overwhelming! Running from place to place, worrying about the perfect gift for each person on our list, and for some of … Continue reading
The Elephant in the Room – How to make friends with the monitor in your exam room
At a recent doctor’s appointment, I was ushered into the exam room by an assistant. She never introduced herself and spent our entire time together with her back to me, facing a computer screen. As you can imagine, the interaction … Continue reading
Let’s Talk about Failure
Ugh…even the possibility of failing makes most of us cringe. We are supposed to be smart, fearless, skillful at EVERYTHING we do and many things we don’t do, visionary…the list goes on and on, doesn’t it? In other words, we … Continue reading
Loving Yourself IS Loving Your Neighbor
Many of us grew up in a spiritual tradition based on the biblical Ten Commandments. Thou shall love the lord your god…Thou shall honor thy father and thy mother…and one of the most often repeated commandments: thou shall love thy … Continue reading
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