We all say it. Many of us believe it. 'Doctors make the worst patients.' Is it true? I don't really know. Some of us are probably hyperaware of everything that might happen to us. Others are deniers. We do some foolish things, like work when we're sick, but probably not because we want to. More because we feel like we have to because we have full schedules every day and there's no contingency plan. But in truth, doctors, as a group, are physically healthier than the g

The first day of Fall is almost here. I'm still like a kid when it comes to the seasons. Fall is the beginning- the excitement of new beginnings, the first day of school (well, yeah, the first day is exciting and then it gets old pretty quickly, but still)... out with the heat and humidity and in with the cool, crisp air. The leaves will turn all those pretty colors and start twirling to the ground. My birthday and our anniversary come up soon...Yes, I think Autumn is my

I had an exciting day yesterday. Not all happy, but exciting. I was invited to screenings of the documentary film 'Do No Harm' this week, both in Delaware and in Manhattan. If you haven't heard about 'Do No Harm', check out the webpage or the Facebook page for the film. It's a documentary produced by Robyn Symon, in collaboration with Pamela Wible, MD, a physician wellness advocate who has spoken out widely on the issue of physician suicide. The film focuses particularly