Patients

Mind the Foliage

by Rob on January 17, 2012 · 2 comments

in Being a Doctor

I take care of patients of all ages, but a substantial amount of my time is devoted to routine pediatrics.  I try to make a good impression on the kids, knowing that my care will be a lot easier if they aren’t terrified by my presence.  Those who don’t do pediatrics often say the reason [...]

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Catching Some Z’s

by Rob on January 12, 2012 · 30 comments

in Doctor Tricks

“I’ve got bronchitis and my doctor gave me a Z-Pak.” I hear this from friends, from family members, and from my patient who went to the urgent care over the weekend.  I smile and don’t say what I am really thinking: Bronchitis:  noun  -  inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes. It typically [...]

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