surgery

Distracted Doctoring: If You Think Texting & Driving is Bad…

Do you want your surgeon to have their cell phone on in the operating room? You don’t. If you think distracted driving is dangerous – imagine a distracted surgeon. Don’t text and operate.

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Surgeons and Priests

Surgeons today are the modern priests of days gone by. We have our own holy garments, we purify our hands, we prepare. We are humbled by the body, because even the best of medicine, the best of preparation, the most careful handling of our patient’s tissues may not be enough.

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When a Surgeon Needs Surgery

Surgeons sometimes need surgery. There is a rule about healthcare workers needing healthcare- it is always going to be more complicated than routine. Why should I deviate from that rule?

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