Rationing HealthCare — One Physician’s Perspective
It’s anyone’s guess as to what will happen to health care in the United Stated over the next few years. Whether Obamacare becomes a reality or not, our healthcare system is unequivocally in dire...
View ArticleMaking Amends
Recently, during an introspective moment, I contemplated how I could make myself a better person. Maybe I should make amends to everyone I’ve hurt, like they do in AA. But then I had an epiphany....
View ArticleKate O’Reilley’s Preoperative Instructions
In order to make things go more smoothly on the day of your procedure, I have compiled the following checklist. Adhere to my commandments, and we will get along wonderfully. Deviate from my...
View ArticleRide ‘Em Cowboy
Hopeful, yet cautious, I walk into the preop holding area to see my next patient. The night prior, I spoke with her on the phone. She told me that in the past, she suffered a severe, disfiguring...
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