Tag Archives: Family Doctor

Doc-umentation

Posted on June 8, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

She sends me messages all the time.  Snarky.  Accusatory.  Judgmental.  Always in the middle of my busy day.  Sometimes the messages come all at once, sometimes spaced out just enough to make me think she’s gone for good.  I’ve slowly … Continue reading →

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The Worst Cook in the World

Posted on June 1, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

If there was a contest for the “Worst Cook in the World,” I would enter.  I would probably win. I think there was once a TV show about it.  I don’t want to be on TV for the whole world … Continue reading →

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10 Minutes Late

Posted on May 18, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I can’t stand being late.  It’s a character flaw or a control issue, I’m not sure which, but I hate being late.  It causes me unbelievable angst.  I have a reoccurring dream/nightmare to prove it.  It takes the “being late” … Continue reading →

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St-role Model

Posted on May 15, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I haven’t been running consistently in months.  Maybe a 5K here and there.  Which sounds kind of odd when you are a non-runner.  Who can just go run a 5K?  Isn’t there preparation, training, effort?  Not when you’ve been doing … Continue reading →

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The Pain of Pain

Posted on May 11, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Pain.  When I was in residency they called it the 5th vital sign.  The quantification of pain was as necessary and as important as a patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature.  Assess their pain.  Relieve their pain. … Continue reading →

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Liebster Award

Posted on April 9, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I have been nominated for an award.  Not just any award, but the best kind of award, the Liebster Award -an award from a fellow blogger at pliscaplace.wordpress.com   This is an award given to small bloggers to help them … Continue reading →

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Ch-ch-ch-changes

Posted on April 2, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Change is hard.  That’s a theme I’ve encountered recently.  I never knew quite how hard change could be until I had children.  I have always been able to pick up at a moments notice and move on from a situation. … Continue reading →

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What Ever Happened to Patch Adams? Part 2

Posted on March 25, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

What Ever Happened to Patch Adams? What DID ever happen to Patch Adams?  I remember the movie, the star, the eccentric character he portrayed, and an idea; humor, laughter, silliness as a form of treatment for medical issues.  That’s just … Continue reading →

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Teaching Doubt

Posted on March 4, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Dr. G motioned toward the small upholstered seat in his office.  I obliged and sat down while he walked around his oversized mahogany desk and sat in his black leather chair.  How many patients sat here, nervous, uncertain, looking at their … Continue reading →

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There’s no “I” in Mucus

Posted on February 18, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

But there is an “us.” Everyone in the house is sick, except me.  It’s only a matter of time.  My oldest has a wicked gag reflex and every time he coughs, he pukes.  I’ve had to keep him out of … Continue reading →

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