It is so easy to become caught up in the tasks you must complete daily, not only at work in the medical field but also in your daily life. In this short, concise piece, Atul Gawande illustrates how the answer to reducing medical errors and accidental omissions in the operating room may be simpler than […]
Understanding Mortality
In high school, I worked as a lifeguard. I still remember my first rescue—the suddenness of the event, the chill of the water over my head, and the lingering adrenaline refusing to abate after we reached the pool deck. After the event, my mind whirred on with an anxious fury. What if he had aspirated? […]
What is Special About Geriatrics
I was struck after my 2-week geriatrics rotation ended last week, because I found myself thinking that it was a specialty that most aligned with my core values of practicing medicine, and its approach to patient care was very unique compared to other clerkships I rotated in. This was realized after one specific clinical experience […]
