Tales of a Medicine-Watcher are true stories from 50 years in medicine. Names and dates changed, staff names real (unless otherwise noted). The term Medicine-Watcher is used in The Youngest Science, the autobiography of Lewis Thomas, which I use with respect. “John, have you thought of performing a meta-analysis on those studies?”. I stared at […]
Tales of a Medicine-Watcher: 7. When You Hit Bottom
September 2, 2018 by
Tales of a Medicine-Watcher are true stories from 50 years in medicine. Names and dates changed, staff names real (unless otherwise noted). The term Medicine-Watcher is used in The Youngest Science, the autobiography of Lewis Thomas, which I use with respect. “What do you reckon this is?” I stared at the slightly irregular, rounded ball […]
Tales of a Medicine-Watcher: 6. Our Friend Ever True
September 2, 2018 by
Tales of a Medicine-Watcher are true stories from 50 years in medicine. Names and dates changed, staff names real (unless otherwise noted). The term Medicine-Watcher is used in The Youngest Science, the autobiography of Lewis Thomas, which I use with respect. His eyes glared, unblinking. He was angry. Really angry. “Hold him tighter” was all […]
Tales of a Medicine-Watcher: 5. You Don’t Need A Silver Fork
August 14, 2018 by
Tales of a Medicine-Watcher are true stories from 50 years in medicine. Names and dates changed, staff names real (unless otherwise noted). The term Medicine-Watcher is used in The Youngest Science, the autobiography of Lewis Thomas, which I use with respect. “Well, we have a drink before dinner. Usually a single-malt whisky. Or two. With […]
Tales Of A Medicine-Watcher: 4. What Person The Disease Has
August 13, 2018 by
Tales of a Medicine-Watcher are true stories from 50 years in medicine. Names and dates changed, staff names real (unless otherwise noted). The term Medicine-Watcher is used in The Youngest Science, the autobiography of Lewis Thomas, which I use with respect. I didn’t know what to do, and stared at the phone. Freddie had seen […]
Tales Of A Medicine-Watcher: 3. Though He Divide The Realm And Give Thee Half
August 11, 2018 by
Tales of a Medicine-Watcher are true stories from 50 years in medicine. Names and dates changed, staff names real (unless otherwise noted). The term Medicine-Watcher is used in The Youngest Science, the autobiography of Lewis Thomas, which I use with respect. “I’ve brought you a present, John”. I hadn’t seen Pete (not his real […]
Tales Of A Medicine-Watcher: 2. Proud ‘Neath Heated Brow
August 11, 2018 by
Tales of a Medicine-Watcher are true stories from 50 years in medicine. Names and dates changed, staff names real (unless otherwise noted). The term Medicine-Watcher is used in The Youngest Science, the autobiography of Lewis Thomas, which I use with respect. “Mr Harris!” The old Alfred Hospital outpatients was hot and crowded that summer […]
