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As if this Patient were Your Family

Q:  What if this were your brother? A:  Depends on which brother. “Treat your patients as you would your own loved ones,” is advice taught throughout training in health care. Great advice.  I use it constantly.  Mr Davis is dying of multiple … Continue reading

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Surgeon Soldier in Iraq – Part 8: Family Hardship

Letters home from Major Eric Stark, in the OnSurg series describing his Iraq experience spanning from 2008 to 2011. Letter dated 8/10/2011 Greetings from COB Leitner, The last two weeks have been good.  I am settled and have made a great new … Continue reading

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