A short story that was written when I was a second-year ER resident for The Writer's Digest "Short-Short story competition." It's one of my favorite bits of writing I ever did. Not the typical funny EpineFriends episode, but it hits right in the feels :). Enjoy!
15 Feb 2021
Communication is Key
Communicating effectively is of the utmost importance. Sometimes, we can speak the same language, but not be understood. Other times we riddle splat the tonka for the static wookie chuck duck.
8 Feb 2021
On Being Patients
The EpineFriends expound on times they have been patients. The stories are hilarious and sometimes painful.
25 Jan 2021
Learning from Mistakes and Stoopid Amazing Brenda
We should strive to live healthy lifestyles and be examples for our patients. While trying to get into shape, I bit off much MUCH more than I could chew. Amazing Brenda can do backflips while running marathons, but I learn trying to emulate someone that amazing, it ends terribly.
19 Jan 2021
Rules for the ER
In the ER we have a multitude of unstated laws and rules. Sometimes, with some help from a famous author, we can organize our thoughts into rules that make sense. Okay, Lets be honest, it us, so making complete sense has never been our strong spot.
11 Jan 2021
Logic Not Included
The ER is a place where anything can be seen. Sometimes, however, the last thing to be found is common sense and logic. The EpineFriends explore interesting stories about the lack of logic often seen behind the scenes.
4 Jan 2021
I'm a 20/10 for Pain!
The EpineFriends discuss pain and pain scales. We delve somewhat into the world of alternative therapies and how each of us has had our individual bouts with pain, but never daring to call it a 10.
21 Dec 2020
Twas the night Before Christmas (in the ER)
An epic poem with a distinctly ER twist, along with many stories about Christmas craziness from the Emergency Department.
14 Dec 2020
Is there a Doctor on the Plane?
A tale of being the doctor on a plane during a medical emergency (not really). Stories about being a provider outside of the ER where we either attempt to help or utter failure. Either way, when you are a provider, you're always a provider.
7 Dec 2020
Questions for Your Question
Using open ended questions in the Emergency department can be helpful. Sometimes, however, people have such unique answers that you're simply not prepared for the answer to anything you ask.
30 Nov 2020
But Google told me!
Sometimes patients get information from sources that might not be as factual as desired. Sometimes this information leads them astray to new and interesting ideas about what to do for their ailments.
23 Nov 2020
Hollywood Endings
We see some crazy things that happen in the ER. Every once in a while, the insanely dramatic comes in and gives us an ending we will never forget.
14 Nov 2020
Dudes and Why Women Live Longer
This episode goes into how ER patients help us understand why dudes do what dudes do. Also, it explains why women live longer. (A key ingredient is not wrestling wild creatures!)
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