On the Other Side Earl Stewart, Jr., M.D. It really doesn’t take much to remind you just how human you are. I utilize the adjective “human” because most believe, both inside and outside of the confines of the medical community, that physicians are entitled or even expected to behave in somewhat robotic ways, with the … Continue reading
Category Archives: THE POINT OF CARE
This section of the blog is dedicated to writings reflecting on individual day-to-day patient experiences that have the potential to offer viewpoints on the current condition of medical practice and provide ideas for thoughtful improvement and positive change.
THE POINT OF CARE BLOG . . . “Varicella!”
Varcella! Earl Stewart, Jr. My girlfriend chose to celebrate the anniversary of her birth in the form of a game night in November of last year. Not particularly being a connoisseur of all things games, at least since I left high school, I must admit that I had not had the chance to play a … Continue reading
THE POINT OF CARE BLOG . . . “Varicella!”
Varcella! Earl Stewart, Jr. My girlfriend chose to celebrate the anniversary of her birth in the form of a game night in November of last year. Not particularly being a connoisseur of all things games, at least since I left high school, I must admit that I had not had the chance to play a … Continue reading
THE POINT OF CARE . . . “Keep Smiling”
Keep Smiling Earl Stewart, Jr. The importance of a smile has become somewhat cliché in our culture, yet a patient recently reminded me just how significant a smile can be. I was on the Pulmonary service assisting with consultations at one of our hospitals and had the pleasure to consult on an eighty-five year old … Continue reading
THE POINT OF CARE . . . “Independence”
Independence Earl Stewart, Jr., M.D. I recently covered a colleague on the Dayfloat Service, which, at our program and I believe at most, is set up to provide coverage for those residents on Wards who need it when they are scheduled to be off, particularly on the weekends, and who are absent from inpatient services … Continue reading