Archive for May, 2007
The Contemporary Oath of Hippocrates
On Thursday evening, I took the following oath: Today, in the presence of family, friends, teachers, and colleagues, I dedicate myself to the profession of Medicine. I pledge myself to the service of humanity. I will use my skills to care for all in need, without bias and with openness of spirit. The health of [...]
Medical Insurance as a Job Benefit
So what would happen if all employer’s stopped contracting with health insurance carriers? Would the system fall apart? What moron decided it would be a good idea to tie health insurance to employment?* Why should those two go together? My car insurance doesn’t come with my job. Yeah, yeah, I get the “but healthy employees [...]
The First Call
Panda’s just trying to ruin my day: The definition of eternity is the time between midnight and five AM. If you look hard enough you can almost see the clock hands moving backwards and no matter what you do, it’s always just a little after one. In fact, it will be one AM for hours. [...]
The Office: Med School Style
“I don’t need to study. I’m Asian.” Heh. I’m with these guys. The PBL idea is great as an idea. In practice, it’s miserably boring. (via HalfMd)
Put Your Hand in a Box
Oh this is just outstanding: Of course, the inspiration is from this SNL skit: (via Kevin, MD)
