The Dead Speaks
Part of the benefits of a physician practicing in a teaching hospital is that there are regularly scheduled academic conferences and meetings where
Tag: ICU
Little Girl in ICU
She was sitting in one corner of the room. With big headphones on her ear, and with an iPad in her
Autumn Leaves
It was a rainy foggy autumn morning. I accompanied my family to our local YMCA, where my children would practice
Daddy is Home
It was a long day. In reality, it had been a series of long days, and long weeks, of a
When Doctors Cry
It’s alright Melissa. You can dry your tears now. This is just part of the job we do. I know,
Bloody Sunday
Sunday morning. It was still dark outside, but I forced myself out of bed. Got to go to work. I
The Wedding
The young couple looks gorgeous that day. He looks impressive in his impeccable Marine Corps Dress Blue uniform. While she
Angel’s Wings
It was a dreary snowy day in January. I drove to the hospital with snow coming down and with strong
The Letter
Dear Dr. (Pinoytransplant), On July 12, 2012 you saved my life – and I’ll always thank you. Kindly,
Till Death Do Us Part
“I want to go home and take care of my husband.” That was what Dorothy* said just shortly after we