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
Medical Fiction
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
Medical Fiction
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
Medical Fiction
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
Medical Fiction
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?
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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Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear
In this medical fiction, a pampered heir's anti-antibiotic crusade ends after an encounter with a bear cub renders him a victim of his own misguided beliefs.
Sep 25, 2024
Medical Fiction: Cots, Closets, and Cardiac Arrest
In this medical fiction, a medical student’s reckless, charmed life spirals after a mishap during residency, exploring the clash between privilege and ambition.
Aug 21, 2024
Medical Fiction: Joe and the German Ruby
In this medical fiction, a trophy hunter and staunch advocate of personal freedom unknowingly shatters a young couple's dream, sparking nightmarish results.
Aug 07, 2024
Medical Fiction: Zoe’s Breakthrough
Dental assistant Zoe endures abuse until a desire to learn and a kind boss spark her self-worth, but will standing up for herself mean bringing others down?
Jul 23, 2024
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 mischievous little girl ignites more than just sparklers.
Jul 11, 2024
Medical Fiction: Cookies, Cutlery, and a Kitchen Crime
In this medical fiction, Hildi's misfit cookies spark a unique friendship with chef Mindy, and dramatic kitchen confrontations build a bond beyond baking.
Jun 12, 2024
Medical Fiction: Memorial Day and a Flag Misfortune
Dr. Leesa Cornell, CMO, confronts Benjamin Huffman, insurance executive, at a Memorial Day picnic, where tensions rise over insurer policies and ED crowding.
May 24, 2024
Medical Fiction: Clifford and the Missing Hospital Sheets
In a hospital basement, surgical robot J4K is awakened when lightning disrupts its update. It then embarks on a mission, searching for patients in need.
May 09, 2024
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 embarks on a mission, searching for patients in need.
Apr 26, 2024
Medical Fiction: The Orthodontist’s Toxic Gas
The DIY home endeavors of Hank, a proctologist, bring amusement to Hank's cruel neighbor Zeke, an orthodontist, until a fatal twist of fate changes everything.
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?
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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