World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day, which is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of… Continue reading
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Weekly Round Up Is Back!
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which… Continue reading
She never even had a chance to hold her child
I am heartsore to have turned to Laurel’s blog today and learned of her death. Another beautiful, vibrant, young woman taken from us. Earlier this year, Laurel was a guest contributor to a… Continue reading
My jet lag has jet lag!
I’m back – jet lagged (even my jet lag has jet lag – as my friend Carole pointed out to me) – but happy at how well things went at Stanford. Medicine X is… Continue reading
Do you feel lucky?
So I wonder what marketing genius thought this campaign was a good idea?!
Special Guest Post and Book Giveaway by Lois Hjelmstad
I am honored to feature this special guest post from Lois Hjelmstad, alongside a gift from Lois to readers. I’ve known Lois online for several years now, and her beautiful poetry never fails… Continue reading
Teaching the Rx Narrative: Story as Medicine
In a week’s time I am teaching a workshop on the role of stories in medicine at Stanford Medicine X. I am excited, and also a little nervous about it. I’ve spoken at… Continue reading
Burnt Out
I am sick in bed today. I have a sinking feeling I’ve developed a chest infection and I am feeling miserable and frustrated that I am sick. In a few days time I am… Continue reading
How Much Would You Like This?
It’s funny the things you covet when you are a patient. I can’t stop thinking about how much I’d love to have this miracle device next time I have to get a blood… Continue reading
