Balance: A Work in Progress

physician: writer: family

Blog

My journey to balance family, work, and water polo.

What do you do when you disagree medically on matters on life and death?

Jul 30, 2017 | Balance, End of life, End of Life Care, Medical Education, Medicine

"This was published first in the Washington Post electronically on 7/29/2017...

Will The Adults In The Room Please Stand Up

Jul 20, 2017 | Balance, Burnout, Healthcare Reform, Medical

Uncertainty. In particular, diagnostic uncertainty, would keep me awake at...

Sleepless Nights

Jul 17, 2017 | Balance, Parenting, Teenager

You were closer to one year of age than two. Our family just three. Between...

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Published Work

I saved an old man’s life. He didn’t want it.

My patient was 25, and I knew she was dying. How could I tell her?

All Published Work

Podcasts

Improving End of Life Card with Jeremy Topin – on Outspoken Oncology Podcast

A Journey From Burnout to Balance – Jeremy and Becky on the Relational Rounds Podcast

Photo Credit Kathleen Sheffer Photography