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Why this doctor hid her story for a decade
I’ve had a few moments in my life where time seems to stand still. I’m not talking about being in the flow of creativity or about a near-death experience. I’m referring to those times where a sudden realization makes you reconsider ho…
Why women doctors spend more time on EHRs and what it means for patient care
Last week, while on vacation, my husband and I were swimming in a salt-water inlet when a rainstorm hit. (Actually, I was indulging in my favorite leisure-time pursuit: floating prone, chin resting on my forearm, on a lime green inner tube.) Fortunatel…
Unexpected lessons in self-care from my backyard garden
Here’s something you may already know. I didn’t until recently, but I sure do now, and it’s a lesson I won’t forget—something I wish I’d known three weeks ago. Rabbits love cone flowers. We recently downsized to a cute hou…
