Category Archives: Medical Musings

Care-givers and Care-takers

Posted on September 30, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Joe always brought Dottie to her visits. He was a doting husband that led her by the arm and placed her safely in the chair in the corner of the room while he sat close by on the exam table. … Continue reading →

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Carnival

Posted on September 26, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

  Have you ever noticed that the games at the carnival are rigged?  You play them anyway.  There’s always the chance that you’ll beat the odds.  You’ll be the one walking around with that giant panda bear and the crowds … Continue reading →

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Those who can, should teach.

Posted on September 16, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I love having students.  I’ve had all kinds.  High schoolers considering a career in medicine.  Premed students applying for medical school.  PA students.  Medical students on a family medicine rotation. My partner recently asked me if I get paid to … Continue reading →

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8 Things Only Bloggers (and Blog Readers) Would Understand

Posted on September 11, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I’m celebrating my 75th blogpost!  I started this silly little blog in November 2015.  Why?  I don’t know.  Why not?  Blogging is not for everyone.  For me, I just can’t help it.  I have so much shit to say.  I … Continue reading →

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The Moment

Posted on September 6, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

In retrospect, the moment that I decided to go to medical school happened in our kitchen.  My mother answered the phone back when phones hung on walls.  Back when one phone belonged to everyone in the house.  Back when I … Continue reading →

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Use the Damn Q-Tip

Posted on September 4, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Just not inside your ear canal. When did Q tips become the enemy of the medical professional? Never let them use the Q tips in their ears.  It was a cryptic message.  NEVER.  In the ears.  That was day one … Continue reading →

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The Commute

Posted on August 28, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I drive a little more than 30 miles to work and then 30 miles back home again.  Most weekdays.  For the past 9 years.  My husband does the same thing.  We both commute to almost the same area.  Over the … Continue reading →

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Flawed

Posted on August 24, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I don’t always do the right thing.  I don’t always figure it out.  That’s the worst part of this job.  The not being perfect part because not being perfect means I’m flawed and flawed people make mistakes and my mistakes … Continue reading →

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What My Microwave Says About Me

Posted on August 15, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

It says I’m: crusty grimy stuffed with bread, cookies, and chips going in circles a hot mess I love soup.  I open up a can of soup and pour it in a bowl almost every day.  I cook my soup … Continue reading →

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Reconstructing Doctor: Part 2

Posted on August 7, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Reconstructing Doctor: Part 1 In my excitement and haste to make my rooms look amazing, I totally forgot to take before pictures. I know, what a dork. So instead I took pictures of my partner’s rooms, which pretty much mimic … Continue reading →

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