Doctor Vs. Mechanic
Morris was removing some engine valves from a car on the lift when he spotted the famous heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey, who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager. Morris, somewhat of a loud mouth,…
Dr. Lawrence Kindo
I am a Medical Professional with a passion for writing, blogging, playing, computers, and of course patient care. My writing in this medical blog will reflect my passion, and you are welcome to be a part of this venture. This medical blog is a tribute to all the great medical pioneers, and to the ultimate source of wisdom, God.
Medical Record Bloopers
A list of blunders and funny incidents in a medical person’s life: The skin was moist and dry. Rectal exam revealed a normal size thyroid. (Long fingers?) The patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch. She stated that…
A Perspective on the Indian Healthcare Industry
Originally published in www.privatepractice.md India devotes only 5.1 percent of its GDP in the health sector. India’s burgeoning healthcare sector has created waves across the world with its enticing medical tourism venture. This and a steadily rising economy have been…
Code of Ethics for Healthcare Bloggers
Healthcare Bloggers need a break! That’s what I thought when I came across an article at www.getbetterhealth.com about 2 medical blogs shutting down. As I delved deeper into discussions relating to the controversy, it dawned on me that a Code…
Medical Education in India and the US: A Comparison
Medical education in India encompasses allopathic medicine and other indigenous systems of medicine. Allopathic medicine is by far the most favored of all systems because of its wider acceptability and global recognition. This article deals only with allopathic medicine. Like…
The CEO and Peter
The CEO of a large HMO dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter shows him to a lovely villa, wonderful music, great views, full staff of servants, gourmet meals, etc. The CEO says, “This is terrific!” “Don’t get too comfortable,”…
Nude Patient at the Psychiatrist
A patient shows up in a psychiatrist’s office nude and asks “Doc, do I look crazy to you?” The Doc replies ” I can see ‘your’ nuts.[box type=”spacer”]
Low Self Esteem
A woman goes to see the psychiatrist about her low self-esteem. She is unhealthy, pale, and obese. After tearfully explaining her predicament, the doc says, “hmm, yes, could you please lie on the floor under the window?” “Now over next…
Surgeon and Drawn Blinds
The patient awakened after the operation to find herself in a room with all the blinds drawn. “Why are all the blinds closed?” she asked her doctor. “Well,” the surgeon responded, “They’re fighting a huge fire across the street, and…
Doctors’ Demands
“Doctors at a hospital in Brooklyn, New York have gone on strike. Hospital officials say they will find out what the Doctors’ demands are as soon as they can get a pharmacist over there to read the picket signs!” [box…
The Pearly Gates
A man who had died suddenly in his sleep awakened to find himself in heaven. Being disoriented but curious, he began to walk around taking in the wondrous sights. he marveled at the pearly gates, as well as the streets…
A Broken Finger
A man goes to the doctor and says to the doctor: “It hurts when I press here” (pressing his side) “And when I press here” (pressing the other side) “And here” (his leg) “And here, here and here” (his other…