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I am the doctor on call

I am surrounded by people all day, but I often feel alone. I’ve had years of training and experience, but I don’t have all the answers.  My mission is to help, but I can feel completely helpless.  There is noise all around me: IV lines beeping, nurses chatter, TV’s playing, but my pager makes me jump.  …

On parenting and doctoring

I have a confession to make. Most days I feel like a much better doctor than mother. At work I am calm and patient. I treat my patients and colleagues with tremendous respect, and most days they do the same for me. I am kind and diplomatic. I never raise my voice or speak harshly. …