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The young man sits quietly on the exam table with the legs of his trousers rolled up, exposing his bare feet. He dips his head in a barely perceptible bow when I enter the room. I glance at his toes; silently, they reflect the reason for today’s visit. more»
Brian T. Maurer has practiced pediatrics as a Physician Assistant for thirty years. His "Marginal Notes" column appears periodically in the Cell2Soul Blog. The title "Marginal Notes" is taken from a quote by Henry David Thoreau: "I love a broad margin to my life."