Dear Influenza Vaccine:I am sorry to be so formal, but using your pet name, “flu shot”, doesn’t seem appropriate in a letter like this.  I am also sorry to be writing this letter; I don’t want you to be hurt and I don’t...
Topics: American Medicine, Rants

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There once was a llama of goldWhose image was one to beholdThe bloggers did love itAnd unwaveringly covetSo to the new contest entrolledA haiku is sort-of a poemThough many who read them don’t know ‘emThe rules are unbendingFrom start until...
Topics: Golden Llama Award, Poetry

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It’s that part of the job that I’ve never gotten used to.  I hope I never do.I saw a man recently with an unexpected finding on his exam – a “lesion” that should not have been there.  I was seeing him for his diabetes and blood pressure,..
Topics: Being a Doctor

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Yea!!It’s the time everyone has been waiting for.  I even got a call from Oprah asking if I have chosen the winner (she’s just jealous, you know).  It’s time to give away Golden Llamas!!Not so fast.  This post won’t actually...
Topics: Golden Llama Award, Poetry

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If you got a bunch of gunk in your reader yesterday, it was because I tried a new plugin and I guess I didn’t understand it.  If you enjoyed getting all of that in your reader, then you are welcome.  Here’s a haiku to express my emotions...
Topics: Golden Llama Award, Poetry

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