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Happy Nurses Week!

Dear Nurses, Thanks for Everything You Do! -Originally posted at scrubsmag.com Related Posts: Be Nice to Nurses. . . Or Else!

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Why Medical Education Should Embrace Social Media

Social Media and Medical Education: Access Denied. -By Rebecca Hastings, D.O. I have never been very computer or tech savvy.  I’m not up-to-date on the latest technology, but I do have a smart phone and a laptop which I use … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to Washington, D.C. From a Physician on the Front Lines.

-by Matthew Moeller M.D. I am writing this letter because I feel that our leaders and lawmakers do not have an accurate picture of what it actually entails to become a physician today; specifically, the financial, intellectual, social, mental, and … Continue reading

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Why Physicians Should Learn to Pronounce Patient Names Properly

I have it on good authority that it’s not easy being green. But I’m willing to wager that it’s a whole lot easier when you have a lovable name like “Kermit”. Imagine being green (or brown) with a name like … Continue reading

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Happy New Year from Caduceusblog. Expect some great articles in the coming months!

I wanted to take this time to wish all my readers, friends, and family the very best in the new year, and to thank you for your continued support. I’ve had several friends and colleagues express interest in posting here … Continue reading

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Sandy Hook Elementary, Where I Chipped My Tooth on the Jungle Gym.

Sandy Hook Elementary school will always be the place were I chipped my tooth on the jungle gym, the place with huge skylights in the ceilings, wide curving hallways filled with happy children and wonderful teachers. The firehouse was the … Continue reading

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A Medical Christmas Carol: The 12 Days of Hospitalization.

The 12 Days of Hospitalization ( To be sung to the tune of The 12 Days of Christmas. . .) On the first day at hospital my doctor gave to me, a CT to rule out P.E. On the second day at … Continue reading

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Hospital Names New Executive Vice President in Charge of Lobby Christmas Tree.

An Announcement from The Holy Profit Medical Center. “Holy Profit Medical Center” is a series of fake satirical press releases and news articles from an imaginary hospital. . .  The Holy Profit Medical Center today named Bess E. Morass to the new post of … Continue reading

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Podcast: The Future of Physicians in Social Media.

Myself and social media co-conspirators at Chest Journal recorded a podcast regarding how physicians can be more involved in social media and the future direction of Chest in social media. It can be downloaded here free from iTunes.

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Smoking Cessation Art

Just stumbled upon this collection of smoking cessation art from various different smoking campaigns around the world. Check out the whole series at tutorart.com; “63 reasons to Stop Smoking”

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