Category Archives: Healthcare Today

The Truth Hurts

Posted on January 16, 2021 by deconstructingdoctor

I get up pretty early, even on the weekends. It’s automatic even if I try to sleep-in, the best I can do is 7:30. I like the time in the morning before the sun rises, before my family stumbles out … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, My Stories | Tagged Conspiracy theory, COVID, COVID vaccine, Death, Doctor, flu, hope, Influenza, leadership, loss, Survival, Vaccine | 8 Comments

Black Health Matters

Posted on May 31, 2020 by deconstructingdoctor

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m tired. I have been on social media almost nonstop. I think my phone said my online time is up 40% this week. I am consuming everything I can about what is happening … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmaud Arbery, black health, black health disparities, Black Lives Matter, Central Park Amy, Doctor, George Floyd, protest, racism | 3 Comments

For the love of nurses

Posted on May 2, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

I passed the boards, in case you were wondering. It’s a relief. I don’t have to think about that again for 10 years. Who knows, by then I may be retired. Or a famous writer. Or still doing the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, burnout, Doctor, medical board, nurse, nurses, Patient, retired, writer, writing | 4 Comments

Board to Death

Posted on March 21, 2018 by deconstructingdoctor

Every 7 or 10 years, I have to retake my medical boards. I am currently board certified, but have to prove it over and over again throughout my career. If I jump through a bunch of hoops, like taking certain … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, board certification, Corporation, Doctor, fail, medical, medical boards, medical practice, pass, study, test | 18 Comments

Antiquated

Posted on July 16, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

Today was a good day. There were only a few things on the agenda that needed to get done. The first was to get the car inspected, but unfortunately, my place was closed due to a funeral, such is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged antique, bankrupt, blog, blogger, blogging, bottom line, business, customer, Doctor, employee, Healthcare, pharmacy, Publix, scales, weight, where shopping is a pleasure, writer, writing | 15 Comments

The Road Not Taken

Posted on June 21, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

To say that I and the people around me have had the year from hell is an understatement. I have been waging battles and battles have been waged against me. I have sought the counsel of friends, coworkers, partners, therapists, … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, My Stories, Poems | Tagged battle, battles, blog, blogger, blogging, Doctor, fear, integrity, introspection, medical, road not taken, roadblocks, Robert Frost, worth, writer, writing | 41 Comments

Runner’s Guilt

Posted on April 2, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

There is something inherently selfish about running. It really serves no purpose to mankind. At least not overtly. I still haven’t gotten back into the running groove like I had intended. There are reasons, so, so many reasons. It’s cold. … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, My Stories | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, Doctor, Doctor story, family, Grief, guilt, lost, Mom, mother, motherhood, Run, runner, Running, sacrifice, writing | 18 Comments

When you don’t see 50 patients a day

Posted on March 26, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

This blogpost was inspired by One Woman’s Quest who wrote in response to my blog Profit or Prophet: Stick to your ideals! 25 people is more than enough, but 50? How is that supposed to be helpful? My doctor refuses to overwhelm herself … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, burnout, Doctor, Doctor patient relationship, health, Healthcare, medical, Medicine | 19 Comments

Give Me Insurance or Give Me Death

Posted on March 25, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

If you haven’t found the Shinbone Star yet, check it out here. I’ve reblogged a post I did about the Republicans failed attempt at repealing the ACA. The folks at the Shinbone Star were spurred on to return to journalism … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, Medical News | Tagged ACA, Affordable Care Act, America, blog, blogger, blogging, Death, Democrats, Doctor, Doctors, Healthcare, healthcare cost, insurance, political, Republicans | 6 Comments

Profit or Prophet

Posted on March 2, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

There is a financial pressure to see a lot of patients in a day. Seeing patients equals revenue. Revenue equals a paycheck for me and everyone else that I employ. It also feeds the giant corporate machine to which I … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, computer, corporate medicine, debt, Doctor, financial, love, medical, money, overwhelmed, patients, profit, writing | 18 Comments