Dr. EdDec 4, 20233 minI Need a New Doctor. Now What?The letter arrived out of the blue like a notice from the IRS about an upcoming audit. The letter went something like this: Dear Valued...
Dr. EdOct 25, 20234 minThe Unexpected LessonsI had the great privilege to address an audience of a thousand residents from my community who have been participating in a decade-long...
Dr. EdOct 9, 20234 minThe Headline That Jumped Off the PageWe can become numb by the relentless news cycle that can focus on the negative. But every once in a while, a brief sentence can change...
Dr. EdOct 20, 20214 minDying: You Have One Chance to Get It RightFirst, some numbers. In 1962, 71% of women ages 15 to 44 married. By 2019 this number was down to 42%. In 1962, 5% of women ages 30 to 34...
Dr. EdMay 7, 20211 minED Talk: 'What is life about?' and Other Make-You-Think Questions/AnswersI was recently interviewed for a unique podcast hosted by Brilliant Miller, who has an incredibly fun, fresh style. He started the School...
Dr. EdFeb 15, 20213 minWhen It Comes to Predicting Death, Doctors Have a New, Reliable ToolIn the world of oncology (cancer), hospice, palliative medicine, and the intensive care unit, there is a responsibility for us medical...
Dr. EdJan 25, 20212 minThe COVID Vaccine: The Promise, the Perils, the Hope, the ForgottenA year ago. We had yet to ponder the implications of a deadly virus attacking the world. We had no clue what lay ahead for us. A year...