MelBurnout: A Peek into a Doctor’s Neuroses (and more)I’ve been wanting to write more about burnout and develop my life-coaching business to help physicians in burnout for a year now, but I…May 31, 2020May 31, 2020
MelWhen I Judge Myself I Judge My PatientsI smile remembering the familiar scene: Donna situated in front of the 5 foot long exam table in her oversized wheelchair with her…May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
MelWhen Things Happen Just As They Should — Physicians InspiredI vividly remember walking out of my first office visit with my new patient, Petra, feeling embarrassed and indignant.Apr 26, 2020Apr 26, 2020
MelThat Time I Voted for Elizabeth Warren and Immediately Regretted ItTuesday March 3rd, 2020, I entered the village hall building in Oswego, IL to cast my early vote in the presidential primaries. At least…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
MelWe Should Be Bothered by Pay for Performance in Primary CareMy previous post introduced you to Donna and how my interactions with her bothered me. Were you also bothered by her not wanting to be…Apr 19, 2020Apr 19, 2020
MelDoctors Live on the ‘Other’ Side of Science“I want to be more like a bench scientist,” said no one, ever. Sorry, bench scientists.Apr 18, 2020Apr 18, 2020
MelPlease Go Get the Help You Need“Hmm, I wonder when I last got my nails done? They look like they’re growing out …. oh yeah, and our yard. I can’t forget to fill out the…Apr 14, 2020Apr 14, 2020
MelTo My Patients: I’m Sorry We’ve Made You so Dependent on This Healthcare SystemI don’t think many of my patients have noticed it. It’s been insidious to most, falling under my radar until recently: The gentle urging…Apr 12, 2020Apr 12, 2020
MelA Gradual Ascent From the Fog of Frustration in Family MedicineI’ve been out of residency and practicing full-time family medicine for 11 years.Apr 12, 2020Apr 12, 2020