(Forbes India, January 9th, 2018.) Ahhh - the internet! That ethereal realm of boundless confidence where inspiration and advice flow freely, without any expectation of critical thought or understanding by either the poster or the recipient, where heroes hide behind masks of anonymity, dishing out their advice to the 'mindless masses…' “Just accept it, it’s … Continue reading Workplace Toxicity (A short commentary piece inspired by the thoughts of an RN…)
They’re Not Like Me (…and I’m, Not Like Them)!
I'm not like them! I can handle it. I can't understand why anyone would choose to be like this. Living on the street. The walking dead! Discarding friends, husbands, wives, children - their whole life! No, they're not like me, and I'm not like them! Has that thought ever crossed your mind - even for a second? Well, for … Continue reading They’re Not Like Me (…and I’m, Not Like Them)!
City of (In)tolerance
Earlier today I received an e-mail and link from a colleague that simply read, “Take a look. Sad.” Jeffrey’s journey: An addict’s trail from street to cell I am so very grateful to my colleague for sharing this article. I consider this one of the few well-written ‘attempts to be honest without looking for cheap … Continue reading City of (In)tolerance
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (…and landed in San Francisco)
London Breed shouted down at (a) meeting over proposed Embarcadero Navigation Center It is possible by now that you have seen this article from the SF Chronicle, so I wanted to share a few thoughts about the current state of our city - San Francisco. I am torn about what to think, but not surprised. … Continue reading One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (…and landed in San Francisco)
Acute Care and Co-morbidity
Acute secondary care settings provide intensive short-term care but also offer a complex environment and a range of challenges for the healthcare staff working in them (Giandinoto & Edward, 2014; SAMHSA, 2005). These challenges are only exacerbated when patients present with comorbid conditions such as substance abuse and mental illness. The acute care facility is … Continue reading Acute Care and Co-morbidity