Tag Archives: Doctor story

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 →

Posted in Advise Humorous, Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blogging, Doctor, Doctor story, Family Doctor, family medicine, Healthcare, Humor, Karate Kid, medical, Medical School, Medical Student, Medicine, profit, Teachers, Teaching | 13 Comments

The Day After

Posted on September 12, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Sometimes it isn’t until the day after a tragedy that it starts to really sink in. It’s not until after you close your eyes and your body finally succumbs to sleep. You awaken in the morning to the stark reality. … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged 9/11, aftermath, blogging, Death, Doctor, Doctor story, Doctors and death, dream, Dying, Family Doctor, Grief, Mom, mother, nightmare | 16 Comments

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 →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blogging, Doctor, Doctor patient relationship, Doctor story, Family Doctor, medical mistakes | 36 Comments

So you want to be a doctor?

Posted on August 12, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Are you f^cking crazy? Ha, ha I’m just kidding. No really, do you belong in a mental institution? Yeah, that’s a joke, too. My sense of humor takes some getting used to. If you like being berated, abused, overworked, under … Continue reading →

Posted in Advise Humorous, Healthcare Today | Tagged blogging, Doctor, Doctor story, Family Doctor, getting into medical school, going to medical school, Healthcare, Humor, medical, Medical School, Medical Student, Medicine, premed | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blogging, Doctor, Doctor story, Family Doctor, Humor, medical office, Patient, Redecorating | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged blogging, CPR, Death, Doctor, Doctor story, Doctors and death, Embrace, Grief, heartache, heartbreak, Hug, Hugs, mother, story | 15 Comments

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 →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blogging, Doctor, Doctor story, doctorsplaining, Family Doctor, Healthcare, Humor, Medicine, Mom, momsplaining, Patient | 8 Comments

Joy

Posted on May 29, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

My oncologist thinks I’m depressed. Do you think you’re depressed? I don’t know. He asked me, ‘what do you do for fun?’ And I said -I have cancer. I’m getting chemo. I’m tired. I don’t want to do anything. Everyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Musings | Tagged blogging, Cancer, Chemo, Depression, Doctor, Doctor patient relationship, Doctor story, Fun, Joy, Medication | 4 Comments

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Posted on December 29, 2015 by deconstructingdoctor

Most people have a love/hate relationship with their doctors. You need them, but you loathe them at the same time. Why is that? It’s probably because doctors are assholes, but so are patients. You read that right. A-S-S-H-O-L-E-S. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged Doctor patient relationship, Doctor story, Patient advise | 1 Comment