Julie List Two years ago, I’d just begun my new post as clinical supervisor at the caregiver-support center at a large medical institution. The center offers emotional and practical support to families of patients who are dealing with serious illnesses and hospitalizations. In my short time there, I’d already encountered many memorable clients, but somehow […]
Sarah Nitoslawski T-cell lymphoma in the brain MRI flooded with glaring, white-hot streaks Devouring cerebellum and frontal lobe A scrawled note in his chart: “difficult and disinhibited Neurology–please re-assess” At the sight of our starched white coats He reaches shakily for the toothbrush on his meal tray And begins to frantically scrub at his teeth
Joanna White About the artist: Joanna White, a music professor, is grateful for medical humanities publications, such as Pulse, that allow critical dialogue. Her creative work has appeared in The Examined Life Journal, Ars Medica, The Sow’s Ear Poetry Review and other venues. About the artwork: “Once a child who could not talk about terrifying medical
Jacqueline Dooley Three years ago I spent the entire month of September by my daughter’s side in her hospital room. From Ana’s window, we watched summer fade into fall as we waited, day after day, for her to be discharged, which finally happened in early October. During her forty days in the hospital, Ana was
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Nat Fondell “Hey, Rick. They warned you about me, I hope?” My routine med-student opening line elicits a slight smile from my balding forty-two-year-old patient and the patient’s wife. As we shake hands, I continue the script. “I’m Nat–the medical student. What brings you in today?” “Well, I’d like to transfer my care to this
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Karl Lorenzen About the artist: Karl Lorenzen is a professional artist who exhibits and teaches at leading holistic learning centers. He is a faculty member of the New York Open Center and Anthroposophy NYC, and a teaching Artist in Residence at the Omega Institute, NY. He has taught watercolor painting techniques in New York at
Alexandra Rosenberg 1. (PHQ-9: Screen for Depression) “Depressed? Course I’m depressed. My wife died ten years ago. My son? Well… He does the best he can for me.” 2. (DNR) “What’s that you call it? In-tube-ate? No ma’am. No way to die. Just call my daughter, give me some pills– I’ll go easy.” 3. (Suicide
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