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Patient Care Reflections

A Time for Recovery

I want to address some misguided perceptions regarding COVID-19, the healthcare system, and the state of our nation (though most of my comments will be Texas specific since I have not kept up with government mandates and such in other states). *Of note, views stated below do not necessarily reflect those of my hospital or […]

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Patient Care Travel

NYC

Tonight, I showered with the hottest water temperature available. The water was so hot my skin burned. I scrubbed my body continuously until it felt as though it were being rubbed with sandpaper.  Six days ago, I decided to take an assignment in New York City. It wasn’t planned which is not my usual M.O.  I’m […]

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Pathophysiology Patient Care

Identifying COVID-19

We have learned a lot about this virus since it was first discovered a few months ago. However, because it is so new, clinical guidelines are not easy to come by. Much of the information I’ve been able to find are anecdotal accounts from individual practitioners. This isn’t how medicine is supposed to work. I […]