Dr. Edward CreaganNov 3, 20197 minThe Monster in the Exam RoomHis name was Dr. Frank. He made house calls to my family when I was growing up in New Jersey. He carried a black bag, which was more...
Dr. Edward CreaganSep 21, 20193 minThe Short Goodbye: How to Visit a Patient in HospiceWe all know etiquette for weddings, and I have written about etiquette at funerals and for visiting patients in the hospital. But no one...
Dr. Edward CreaganAug 28, 20194 minThe Crumbling Bedrock of the Medical ProfessionA respected medical colleague who recently retired offered to buy me a cup of coffee to talk about some “issues.” I was uncertain about...
Dr. Edward CreaganAug 3, 20197 minHealthcare Is Killing Your Doctor: Beware the Pandemic of BurnoutPandemics of disease have altered the course of human history. The bubonic plague in medieval times wiped out almost half of the...