Beepers

by | Jun 9, 2004 | Lessons Learned, Priorities

Beepers – those electronic devices that emit a signal or vibration when paged. I remember the first time I acquired one; it was day one of my medical residency training. I must confess I felt important carrying a beeper. That illusion quickly vanished when that...

The Power of Example

by | Jun 2, 2004 | Competence, Lessons Learned

One day during medical school, I was told to perform a spinal tap. I had been instructed in the procedure by a skilled neurologist and had studied the procedure in my textbook. Sensing my trepidation, however, the neurology resident kindly suggested that he perform...