Last night was First Thursday in Portland, and David and I made the rounds in the Old Town Neighborhood … More
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Advanced Precepting, Part II
In my last post, I promised to tell the story of another preceptee who didn’t remain in the PICU after orientation. A new … More
When Healthcare Providers Make Mistakes
Pauline Chen writes about doctors who make mistakes in the health section of the New York Times (When Doctors … More
Obituary for a Cat
Lucas died a couple of weeks ago, in the midst of the preparations for The Acorn Contains the Tree, and … More
Sometimes Staffing Issues are Beneficial
How sweet it is! You know how it goes, when you’re a nurse. You work your assigned holiday … More
Follow Up : A Personal Response to Moral Distress in Health Care
In my post A Personal Response to Moral Distress in Health Care (Feb. 7, 2009), I describe events … More
Moral Distress in Healthcare
There is a thoughful article in the NY Times on line regarding moral distress in nursing and medicine. Go … More
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