Tag: doctor
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The grey area
“So it was benign, right?” “Well…it’s complicated” And so begins an awkward conversation with well-intentioned friends and colleagues. I know how to answer the question – sort of – but responding almost certainly requires me to veer into TMI territory. I am comfortable talking about what I have been through and what I face next.…
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Why am I the way that I am?
It starts at Reception. There I am, trying to ingratiate myself to a woman named Lavinia. I am late for what I think is my pre op-physical appointment (but subsequently realize is pre-admission which is Not The Same). I am late because instead of going to the Ambulatory Care building for my 9 am appointment,…
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