Trust, Mentoring, and Innovation
Chapter 4 TRUST, MENTORING, AND INNOVATION Scenario Lindy Isla sat on a barstool, leaning over the granite countertop in the kitchen of her condo. She was already dressed in her…
The Joy and Meaning of Medicine
Chapter 10 THE JOY AND MEANING OF MEDICINE Scenario “It’s amazing—I think I’m busier now that I’m retired than I was when I was working at the hospital. Look at…
Medical Marriages: Caring for Each Other
Chapter 9 MEDICAL MARRIAGES: CARING FOR EACH OTHER Scenario “Please come in, Dr. and Dr. Galvin. Please take the chairs over near the fireplace so we can all be comfortable…
Cognitive Dissonance and Defining Meaning in Medicine
Chapter 8 COGNITIVE DISSONANCE AND DEFINING MEANING IN MEDICINE Scenario Christina Alfonso looked across the candlelit dinner table at her childhood sweetheart and husband, Roberto, as he gesticulated animatedly to…
Residency: A Narcotic Addict’s New Career
Chapter 7 RESIDENCY: A NARCOTIC ADDICT’S NEW CAREER Scenario I walked into the waiting room to find my new patient. I knew what he looked like, having scanned the emergency…
Medical School: Implicit Biases and a Well-Being Curriculum
Chapter 6 MEDICAL SCHOOL: IMPLICIT BIASES AND A WELL-BEING CURRICULUM Scenario Dr. Harrod picked up the file for the first student on the day’s interview list. He looked at the…
“Our Dedicated Dad”
Chapter 1 “OUR DEDICATED DAD” Scenario Robert and Belinda were shown into the unfamiliar corner office on the top floor of the hospital’s old wing by a man in scrubs…
Health Care Is a Team Sport
Chapter 2 HEALTH CARE IS A TEAM SPORT Scenario Health Care Blog, 6 Months Ago Dear readers, We are following up on the longstanding rumors about severe dissatisfaction, high burnout,…
A Unified Mission
Chapter 3 A UNIFIED MISSION Scenario The silver sport utility vehicle meandered down the gravel driveway, tossing dust and loose stones into the otherwise peaceful summer morning. Pulling out onto…
Pre-Med: Vulnerability and Trauma
Chapter 5 PRE-MED: VULNERABILITY AND TRAUMA Scenario Mr. Howard surveyed his class of 20 high school seniors who were sitting at their desks attentively listening to him. They all looked…
