Caring for More Than Surgery
By Ina Ames I was a patient at a hospital in Boston after the head of vascular surgery infected me with an antibiotic resistant cellulitis. I was admitted to the hospital
By Ina Ames I was a patient at a hospital in Boston after the head of vascular surgery infected me with an antibiotic resistant cellulitis. I was admitted to the hospital
By Chun Su “The cost of the treatment for your four tooth cavities will only be $156.60, with a deductible of $25.00. Your dental insurance covers the other 80% for
By Adam Kingeter, MD The screech of landing gear meeting tarmac woke me from my Benadryl induced slumber. It was the spring of 2010 and I was arriving in Beijing to
By Susan Chang My friend Teri was going to have knee replacement surgery. Her mobility, independence, and daily life had deteriorated significantly over the years; that’s what persistent physical pain
By Joseph Bergsten, MD When was the last time you used heroin? In the past have you injected heroin or any other drugs? Are you currently using drugs besides opiates like
By Philip Mohler I have a recurring nightmare. My wife and I are led to an elegant table in a five-star restaurant. The obsequious waiter bows slightly at the waist and