Bombs, threats can't pry war hero from care of wounded

Article Abstract:

A retired surgeon recounts his experience as a medical officer aboard the USS Carrier Franklin during World War II. His expertise was tested on Mar 19, 1945, when the ship was devastated by Japanese bombers near Kobe, JA. Despite being the only medical officer on deck at the time - the others were trapped below, this officer demonstrated great poise in assisting the wounded and refused to abandon ship, even when threatened with a court martial. He was recommended for a Navy Cross instead.

Medicine, Naval, Naval medicine

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After all those years of training, are we having fun yet?

Article Abstract:

A physician recounts his medical school days, his internship and his entry into private practice. The schooling was grueling and required many hours in the library. His internship and residency required long hours. He discovered 75% of the care provided by his hospital was utilized by substance abusers. When he decided to enter private practice he discovered jobs were scarce and there were several agencies and groups to evaluate the efficacy of his care.

Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

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Sometimes it's especially tough to say goodbye

Article Abstract:

Hospitals, especially intensive care units, are hard places to say goodbye to dying patients. Winnie was in her 70s and a long-standing patient. A routine mammogram detected a breast mass. A biopsy was done and was thought to be curative. Six months later she developed leukemia, and her condition steadily worsened. Goodbyes had to be said with the hiss of the ventilator and the voices of nurses in the background.

Column, Cancer patients

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