John, a client of mine with Stage 4 colon cancer, was fired last week. He had used up his FMLA
Getting it right: lessons from my clients on how to help a friend or relative cope with medical illness
“What can I do to help?” That is the standard query we proffer when a close friend or relative is
Getting it right: what doctors tell patients
“I am so sorry you have ovarian cancer,” the young doctor told a friend of mine. “I was really hoping
The Hijacking of the Medical Record
This video of Dr. Weed’s 1971 Internal Medicine Grand Rounds at Emory University should be required watching for all graduating
Advocating for my dog: canine lessons in diagnosis, treatment and end of life care
All the dogs I have owned have a place in my heart, but a specially large one is reserved for
