Jan 30, 2022A Random EncounterThere are moments in life that happen completely out of the blue that force us to open our eyes wide, stand up straight, and take notice....
Jan 16, 2022A Girl and Her WorthTo state the obvious, I am a girl. A grown-up girl, but still a girl nonetheless. Volumes have been written on a girl’s worth and...
Feb 13, 2021Dear Dr. PDear Dr. P, Ten months ago, I first met you on a telehealth visit, as I was referred to your care by one of my favorite physicians,...
Aug 1, 2020How to Be Your Own Healthcare AdvocateThe numbers are staggering. In the US, between 250,000-440,000 people per year die as a result of medical errors, and they are the third...
Jun 2, 2020The Patient Bill of RightsTwenty basic rights every patient deserves to receive in every clinician interaction in every US healthcare setting. 1. The right to...