a prior post addressed an editorial from a prestigious medical journal, the lancet, with respect to the growing diabetes crisis. in the post-modern world, the terms crisis and emergency are triggers used to exploit public opinion to allow for both outrageous expenditures and restrictive freedoms. during times of crisis and emergency, those in charge increaseContinue reading “The Failure of Post-Modern Medicine: Exhibit 1”
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The Medical Profession Is All About Bad Medicine
the field of medicine’s fidelity to humanity is rapidly eroding. the recent lancet diabetes editorial illustrates the medical profession’s hubris. medicine is now merely the practice of socialism. the institution of medicine has abandoned their role of being the gatekeepers of health for our society. rather, medicine now merely serves the purpose of redistributing money.Continue reading “The Medical Profession Is All About Bad Medicine”
Does Age Matter? Parshat Behaalotecha
according to the national institute of health, “the brain finishes developing and maturing in the mid-to-late 20s. the part of the brain behind the forehead, called the prefrontal cortex, is one of the last parts to mature. this area is responsible for skills like planning, prioritizing, and making good decisions.” in the torah, ages haveContinue reading “Does Age Matter? Parshat Behaalotecha”
Controversy Starter, The Torah Portion Emor: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the torah portion emor pronounces “one law shall be exacted for you, convert and resident alike.” leviticus 24:22. this expression alone- if it was the torah’s only statement- would be sufficient to appreciate the scripture’s long standing impact upon the world. the united states constitution’s 14th amendment echoes the divine words when its provides “norContinue reading “Controversy Starter, The Torah Portion Emor: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Saving The Institution Of Medicine Is As Easy As Pie: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
life is all about the pie. pie graphs are used for budgeting. a pie designates the totality of the amount of money available. using a pie to create a budget allows for one to appreciate the concept of money being a limited resource. a bigger piece of pie for one thing means a small pieceContinue reading “Saving The Institution Of Medicine Is As Easy As Pie: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Sight of Blood! A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Almighty God! Thou hast chosen me in Thy mercy to watch over the life and death of Thy creatures. I now apply myself to my profession. Support me in this great task so that it may benefit mankind, for without Thy help not even the least thing will succeed. daily prayer of a physician theContinue reading “The Sight of Blood! A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
From Virtue Signaling To Virtual Assisting: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Telehealth can transgress geographic, science, social, cultural and political barriers and it has the potential to allow healthcare for anyone, anytime and anywhere Galia Barkai the covid-19 pandemic perhaps will be best remembered for both technological advances and compromises with medical treatment. integrated medical technology advances combined with the acceptance non-contact medical treatment has openedContinue reading “From Virtue Signaling To Virtual Assisting: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
When A Black Mother Refused To Let Her Son Become History: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
while i never met my client’s mother, she influenced my entire life and career. she defined decision-making, courage, love, the practice of medicine, and dissent. my now deceased client shared with me the story of when he suffered from a life threatening brain bleed condition. he was taken to a local los angeles county hospital.Continue reading “When A Black Mother Refused To Let Her Son Become History: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Year End Review: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i would like to express my gratitude to the blog readers. educational, informative, meaningful, inspiring, and practical posts have been the goal. with that, each view, like and follow has offered insight and direction towards further content. for those who never believed the addage that history repeats itself, the year 2021, is proof that theContinue reading “A Year End Review: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
From Savage Justice To Savage Medicine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
medicine’s public enemy #1 in florida, ms. lynn savage is resting easy. criminal trespassing charges from her refusal to leave her daughter’s side during a medical crisis have been dropped. firstcoastnews.com ms. savage’s daughter’s physician asked her to provide support during the treatment. her daughter had a stroke and has limited ability to communicate. whenContinue reading “From Savage Justice To Savage Medicine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 