Second Opinions
I have vivid childhood memories of being carted from doctor to doctor in order to get a second (and third) opinion. When a child, or anyone for that matter, is diagnosed with something serious, it is only natural to hope the diagnosis could be wrong. After you get past that feeling, reality sinks in, and […]
Appreciate Your Nurse
Let us take a moment to let our nurses know how we feel about them. It can be a simple thank you card, a box of candy, flowers or even something handmade, but it is worth taking the time to say thanks. I was a patient often at CHOP, with as many surgeries and weeks […]
National Nurses Week
Although May 6th is officially National Nurses Day, it seems more appropriate to celebrate nurses for an entire week. Follow the link below to learn more about National Nurses Week: https://www.nursingworld.org/HomepageCategory/UpcomingEvents/NNW.html Just how important is a good nurse? We probably take them for granted at times, so today I want to salute all nurses. I’d […]
Finding the Right Medical Personnel
It is one thing to like your doctor, but it has to be a complete fit. The entire medical staff is truly just as important as the individual doctor. We all want to trust and like the people we go to for anything from a bump or bruise to major surgery and treatments. Recommendations from […]
