Medical Fiction
Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear
In this medical fiction, a pampered heir's anti-antibiotic crusade ends after an encounter with a be...
Medical Fiction 
A collection of stories drawn from real cases in the US OSHA incident report database or similar sources and therefore entirely realistic, even if seemingly outlandish.
Medical Fiction
Medical Fiction: Cots, Closets, and Cardiac Arrest
In this medical fiction, a medical student’s reckless, charmed life spirals after a mishap during ...
Aug 21, 2024
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Medical Fiction: Joe and the German Ruby
In this medical fiction, a trophy hunter and staunch advocate of personal freedom unknowingly shatte...
Aug 7, 2024
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Medical Fiction: Zoe’s Breakthrough
Dental assistant Zoe endures abuse until a desire to learn and a kind boss spark her self-worth, but...
Jul 23, 2024
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Medical Fiction: Brad's BBQ Blast
In this medical fiction, a prickly CIO's 4th of July hospital staff BBQ spirals into chaos when a mi...
Jul 11, 2024
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Medical Fiction: Cookies, Cutlery, and a Kitchen Crime
In this medical fiction, Hildi's misfit cookies spark a unique friendship with chef Mindy, and drama...
Jun 12, 2024
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Medical Fiction: Memorial Day and a Flag Misfortune
Dr. Leesa Cornell, CMO, confronts Benjamin Huffman, insurance executive, at a Memorial Day picnic, w...
May 24, 2024
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Medical Fiction: Clifford and the Missing Hospital Sheets
In a hospital basement, surgical robot J4K is awakened when lightning disrupts its update. It then e...
May 9, 2024
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Medical Fiction: The Adventures of J4K, The Surgical Robot
In a hospital basement, surgical robot J4K is awakened when lightning disrupts its update. It then e...
Apr 26, 2024
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Medical Fiction: The Orthodontist’s Toxic Gas
The DIY home endeavors of Hank, a proctologist, bring amusement to Hank's cruel neighbor Zeke, an or...
Apr 16, 2024
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Why Physicians Should Consider Supporting a Patient’s Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire....
Sep 25, 2024
Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
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Sep 18, 2024
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Sep 4, 2024
How Cash-Based Healthcare May Be Beneficial in HIV
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Aug 27, 2024
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Medical Fiction: Damien and the Celestial Body
Damien is a hospital employee who likes spying on women. He unwittingly gets caught up in tests of a drug delivery system, where his voyeurism seals his fate.
Oct 13, 2023
Medical Fiction: Ronald and the Vassal's Vessel
A curator with a love of medical antiquities becomes the victim of his own collection when his private artifacts lead to a slow and fatal poisoning.
Sep 22, 2023
Medical Fiction: Knitter Nikka and the Knacker
Vascular surgeon Nikka loves metalwork and knitting. Her hobbies come in handy during a run-in with Jeremy, whose privileged life unraveled after his dad died.
Sep 15, 2023
Medical Fiction: Brett and the Yew
Brett is a venture capitalist who uses a rooftop terrace as his own garden, but his bad behavior comes back to get him when he fails to pick up his dog’s poop.
Aug 25, 2023
Medical Fiction: Andy’s Aruba Escape
Dr. Helgaard Johannes Kromhout (PhD) was a serious and studious man whose patience with frivolous or pointless activities was very thin.
Aug 18, 2023
Medical Fiction: Kewin and the Vaping Room
Kewin is aimless and unhappy. His sister left to pursue her dreams; he took a job in billing. When a supervisor piles on more work, it paves the way for danger.
Aug 11, 2023
Medical Fiction: Nigel and the Filthy Carpet
A status-conscious CIO is disappointed when his new job is not what he expected. While learning to adapt, he makes a poor choice about carpets.
Jul 28, 2023
Medical Fiction: Brett and the Exploding Muff
A nurse who loves to repurpose old items finds herself at odds with her husband when her hobby threatens his social standing and he makes a fateful decision.
Jul 21, 2023
Medical Fiction: Earl the Party Pooper
Cyndi and Cathy plan a gender reveal. Earl, a mean-spirited co-worker, goes just to ruin it with a tasteless "joke," leaving the couple to deal with the mess.
Jul 14, 2023
Medical Fiction: Fred and the Frog Goddess
Spiritual but skeptical Fred refuses to trust big pharma and commercialized wellness even as his sister, a travel nurse, struggles during the pandemic.
Jun 23, 2023
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Why Physicians Should Consider Supporting a Patient’s Desire for a Second Opinion
Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire....
Sep 25, 2024
Is This New Practice Model the Cure for Physician Burnout & the Future of Primary Care?
Working in a concierge healthcare system allows doctors to reclaim their primary role in patient care and reconnect with meaning in their practice of medicine....
Sep 18, 2024
Drawing the Line When “Curbsiding”
Dr. MedLaw discusses where the line between safely offering informal consultation, or "curbsiding," and taking on the liability of a consultation gets drawn....
Sep 4, 2024
How Cash-Based Healthcare May Be Beneficial in HIV
Cash-based healthcare aims to provide all individuals with vital healthcare services, eliminating the burden of navigating insurance company requirements....
Aug 27, 2024
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