Author Archives: deconstructingdoctor

Doc-cupation

Posted on July 20, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

How many times over the years have I thought about doing something else?  I don’t know, maybe a hundred times.  A thousand.  Usually it’s when I feel overwhelmed.  Too many patients.  Too much time away from home.  Too many phone … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Hug

Posted on July 15, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I have had a lot of hugs lately.  Mostly I like hugs.  I like short hugs, long hugs, all kinds of hugs.  It’s nice. I have had a lot of hugs lately, not because of anything I’ve done, but because … Continue reading →

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Men-tor

Posted on July 6, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

When you are a female in a male-dominated field, you tend to have a lot of male mentors.  As I look back on my career and my education, I can only remember one true asshole that I encountered.  The rest … Continue reading →

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Brain-Eating Amoebas

Posted on July 3, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I live in an area where “Lake Life” is a thing.  I don’t really get it.  You see, I grew up with the ocean practically in my backyard, a mere bike ride away.  The ocean dwarfs any other body of … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeves

Posted on June 29, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Kind of like the pet rock, except even more annoying.  My daughter loves to collect rocks that she calls her “pets” and then hands them to me to keep in my pockets.  By the end of the day, I have … Continue reading →

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Rough Edges

Posted on June 26, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I imagine myself coming into this world, my soul kind of resembling a rock, heavy and complete with all those rough jagged edges.  Probably not a comfortable thought for my dear mom pushing me into the world, but alas I … Continue reading →

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Doctorsplaining

Posted on June 22, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Doctor-splain-ing (verb)         The way a doctor explains medical issues to a patient in a manner that is considered condescending or patronizing Doctor:  Ms. Doe, you have diabetes.  What that means is that you have too much sugar … Continue reading →

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Compassion Fatigue

Posted on June 18, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Anyone in the medical field knows a little something about this one. Likewise anyone who is a first responder, a police officer, a therapist, social worker, teacher, caretaker, a parent, pretty much anyone who works with people in general, or … Continue reading →

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Male-ennium

Posted on June 15, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

My partner and I had a meeting yesterday -with the CEO of the hospital.  He came to our office, had lunch catered, and just wanted to shoot the shit.  Of course there were ulterior motives.  I’ve been in this area … Continue reading →

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Apples Can’t Keep Me Away

Posted on June 12, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I can’t hate apples no matter what they say they do to doctors, you know, like keep them away.  I love them.  I love them even more now that they come precut in bags so all I have to do is … Continue reading →

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