When I think of a leader, the people that immediately come to mind are usually famous politicians or activists. These people are in the limelight that inspire change by speaking out or making tough decisions. However, this is only one type of leadership. There are several different styles of leadership that work best in certain […]
“Can I see my real doctor, please?”
One of the highlights of medical school that every student looks forward to is working with patients. It’s important and rewarding to learn how to collect information, practice clinical skills, and how to build rapport. But what happens if patients don’t want to work with medical students? I found myself in this situation last week […]
How We Die (part 3)
In this last post on death, I would be remiss if I didn’t discuss the economic implications of end of life care. This is a controversial topic, and too often this issue devolves into political posturing of “death panels” and “big government.” However, the point I would like to make on this issue is not […]
