What surgeons do is a violent act

“I like good strong words that mean something.” – Louisa May Alcott My resident and I are removing a large, recurrent cancer from the neck. Dense scar tissue is everywhere from prior surgery and radiation therapy. The going is slow. Each move is arduous, and bleeding obscures the view of the anatomy. “Watch out,” I tell her. “The jugular vein is nearby, probably buried in that scar.” “Yeah,” she responds. “Look at this nerve! It’s completely stuck on the side of the mass.” Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Cancer Source Type: blogs