My Covid Reflection: Six Years Ago Today

The Words We Use Actually Do Matter

The things we say have an impact. The words we use actually do matter. In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the impact of changing one word in a phrase can have on the people with whom we interact. It’s part of how habit becomes ritual.

The True Meaning of The Word “Respect”

Traditionally, the word “respect” means “high regard.” When we delve into its Latin root, however, we get a much deeper understanding. For me, it has changed my behavior.  This week’s episode is a reflection on last week’s amazing conversation with Marion Spears Karr.  Episode Link: https://www.healthcaremusings.com/taking-gratitude-from-habit-to-ritual-my-conversation-with-marion-spears-karr/

Weighed Down By Grief Over She Who Is “Weightless”

On June 7, 2009 my eldest daughter, Bayan, died from complications of lymphoma. Ever since that day, there have been songs that have helped me deal with the grief of her loss. I call them, “The Soundtrack of my Grief.” The song I reflect on here is “Weightless,” by Natasha Bedingfield.  Song on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/weightless-less-is-more-version/402882140?i=402882221 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/weightless-less-is-more-version/402882140?i=402882221]

Dr. H's Verbal Hassaboluses: We've Come Full Circle on Notes That Say Nothing

When I first started practicing, progress notes in the medical record said nothing because physicians did not write legibly. Now, we have multi-page progress notes that are legible and also say nothing. Why are we still here?

Dr. H’s Verbal Hassaboluses: Residents and Fellows: PLEASE Stop Writing System-Based Notes Right Now

This is the first in a new series of soliloquies by Dr. Hassaballa called “Dr. H’s Verbal Hassaboluses.”  And for the very first one, he advises Residents and Fellows to PLEASE stop writing system-based notes.