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Writing Late reminded me how impactful are the firsts of medical education; the first time one works with a cadaver, is coached through the delivery of a baby, or finds oneself running the code. Late draws from my internship on the GYN oncology service, entrusted to manage patients at the end of their lives.
At the other end of those decades, I now find myself thinking about the impact I have as an attending.
Read moreMy short story “The Waiting Room” (Spring 2024 Intima) was inspired by recent legislation that threatens women’s rights and health. In the story, a young couple is troubled by a decision they made to terminate a pregnancy – they are scared of persecution and legal action, but they are also emotionally and spiritually haunted by their choice.
The story ends as they drive away from the reproductive clinic, but it is evident they will think about that afternoon for months, and years, to come.
Can one miss something that was barely there?
Read moreA family physician reflects on her own experiences in handling her patients’ abortion stories and notices the parallels in her own practice with that of an abortion doula.
Read moreA family medicine physician with a background in medical volunteerism examines the risks of practicing healthcare on the front lines of war—be it in southern Sudan or the United States.
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