Cell 2 Soul: The Humane Health Care Blog

Marginal Notes: When the soul breaks

Physicians who have been sued are changed people.  Many of them are resilient and return to medical practice—with a healthy dose of mistrust and a touch of paranoia.  Others elect to leave the profession entirely.  Those who continue to practice remain vigilant, ever mindful that at some point they can be sued again. >>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."

Human Connections

Susan Kaplan, a psychologist from California, has sent us a powerfully moving story chronicling the disconnects that can occur between patients and doctors.  This is a constantly recurring theme.  Her essay is a valuable resource for patients, physicians, and families.

“'Thank you for agreeing to meet with me today, Dr. Walker. There are a lot of things I still don’t understand about the twins’ birth.  Do you mind if I ask you some questions?'

Laura Rosenberg had left Dr. Walker’s practice shortly after Zack and Alex’s birth nearly thirty years earlier, feeling he was to blame for the poor outcome of her pregnancy..."  Download Human Connections

Dr. Kaplan would like to hear from you after you've read her essay, SK email

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