Organ donation can be a controversial topic. On the one hand, it is undoubtedly lifesaving and immeasurably important to the more than 100,000 people who are currently waiting for various organs. On the other hand, the whole process can be traumatic to family and friends, and it can be a tough decision to make during […]
A Night on Trauma
This past week, an essay I’ve written about the first time my patient died was published in Academic Medicine. It was a harrowing experience to watch a young man lose his life. I found writing about the experience helpful in processing some of the tragedy of his death. Writing out my side of the story […]
