Now And When

Now And When

  Perhaps the most satisfying part of writing is hearing from you. This week I was delighted to hear from two people for whom I have great respect and some past history. One letter was a discussion of what faces us now; how and when to move toward more normal...
Pondering Choices That Might Put Out The Fire

Pondering Choices That Might Put Out The Fire

  The character of medical practice has changed over the past fifty years. The changes go far beyond our technological and scientific advances. Many reflect on the change in the experience of providing care. Others focus on how the experience of receiving care...
Healthcare Musings For February 14, 2020

Healthcare Musings For February 14, 2020

  February 14, 2020  Dear Interested Readers,   Charity, Empathy, and Equity, How Are They Related?   Before launching into the main thoughts of this letter, let me clarify some of my sharp comments about Florida. One of my family members, a Floridian,...
Healthcare Musings For 31 January 2020

Healthcare Musings For 31 January 2020

  31 January 2020 Dear Interested Readers:   Between The Way Things Were And What They Might Become   As I write this edition of “Healthcare Musings,” the Senate trial of President Trump stumbles toward its conclusion. It is difficult for me to accept...
Growing The Good In The World: Nomination For Best Thought Provoking Film

Growing The Good In The World: Nomination For Best Thought Provoking Film

  The Oscar nominations for 2020 were presented yesterday. Did the nominations match up with the list of recent films and performances that you thought were most noteworthy? As I looked at the list, and thought about the movies that I have seen, I realized that I...