Trevor DayOutcome Over Ego“You can’t learn if you think you already know. You will not find the answers if you’re too conceited and self-assured to ask the…Jul 20, 2019Jul 20, 2019
Trevor DaySeparating the Signal from the Noise“What do you think of celery juice?” Vince asked, probing my level of comfort with this idea. “In what context?” I replied, somewhat…Jun 24, 2019Jun 24, 2019
Trevor DayProcess Versus OutcomeJerry came to see me in clinic recently, complaining of left upper back pain. He said it started after he was carrying a heavy suitcase…Apr 15, 2019Apr 15, 2019
Trevor DayDon’t Just Do Something — Stand There!I have previously written about Mrs. L, a lovely elderly woman who is having some ongoing difficulties in her personal life. I continue to…Apr 1, 2019Apr 1, 2019
Trevor DayA Way Out of the Drama TriangleEarlier this year I had a clinical encounter with Steve, a 28 year old man who I had previously diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus…Mar 12, 2019Mar 12, 2019
Trevor DayYour Expectations Are The ProblemRecently my wife and I took a road trip to a conference. We brought our three year old toddler with us and the time in the car coincided…Mar 5, 20191Mar 5, 20191
Trevor DayThe Psychology of Anti-Vaccination Part TwoEarlier this year I wrote about JL, a mother of two who was hesitant to vaccinate her children. In that story I talked about how at some…Feb 25, 2019Feb 25, 2019
Trevor DayThe 80/20 Principle and Your HealthWhen I see patients in clinic, generally within the first 5 minutes of the visit I have a pretty good idea of what the problem may be and…Feb 18, 2019Feb 18, 2019
Trevor DayPlay the Long GameEvery Christmas our clinic receives a ton of chocolate. Patients love to show their gratitude by buying us gifts and for whatever reason…Feb 11, 2019Feb 11, 2019
Trevor DayThe Negativity Bias and Depression“Oh Dr. Day I’m just falling apart….”.I quickly realize this is not going to be a visit for a UTI, as my schedule suggests.Feb 4, 20192Feb 4, 20192