Evan, a retired police officer, calls for an urgent appointment. I can hear the angst in his voice.
“Sure Evan, come right over.”
An hour later, he arrives in obvious distress. “I gotta show you something, Doc.” We proceed to the exam room. He pulls his pants down and points to his left testicle.
…
Many busy clinics display a large fish tank in the waiting room. Staring at fish can help patients relax and lower blood pressure and anxiety before appointments. But how do fish feel about staring at miserable patients all day long?
In the fall of 1999, an exotic eel makes his feelings known.
…
Residents in Salem, Oregon, are designing an ideal medical clinic. Slated to open by April 2013, the clinic may feature a dinosaur exam table, a cool gecko that greets patients at the front desk, and maybe even a pet goat. But the final design will be determined by citizens gathering at town hall meetings over the next few months.
…
Change your name. Don’t friend patients. Delete your Facebook account. This is official social media advice for today’s medical students and physicians.
What fuels physician Facebook phobia?
Patients may make romantic advances or request appointments on Facebook. Patients might view a physician’s personal posts or vacation photos.
…
Doctor revived after suicide. Here's what he says.
