Monthly Archives: July 2006

One Dead, Five Wounded (Three Critically) in Shootings at Seattle’s Jewish Center

I am actually typing this post from Harborview Medical Center as I am on call tonight for the neurology service here. This afternoon the patients in the hospital began stumbling across this news story on their televisions and grew very … Continue reading

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Congratulations Joanie!

Many of you have heard me gush in the past about my cousin, Shannan Wilson, and how proud I have been of her impressive modeling career. Evan has observed as I have rambled about Shannan, and the excitement that comes … Continue reading

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Needle Stick Follow up

I recently blogged about a scalpel stick injury I received while working last year and I felt it was time for a follow-up. I sent letters to my state senator, Adam Kline, and to my state representatives, Sharon Tomiko Santos and … Continue reading

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The Infamous Shoulder Rub

I absolutely loved the look of disgust on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s face in response to a shoulder rub spontaneously given to her by our president during a G8 Summit Meeting. I swear, just when I think that W Bush cannot … Continue reading

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My first needle stick as a physician

In the world of medicine, when a patient needs IV access, but has no accessible peripheral veins (for whatever reason – IV drug abuse x many years, chronic health problems requiring many hospitalizations, etc), we often opt to place a … Continue reading

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