2026 Sepsis Guidelines: What Changed & What Has Not — Dr. Hassabolus Vindicated Again

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.

My Covid Reflection: Six Years Ago Today

Six years ago, today, was the darkest day of the Covid 19 pandemic for me. And it was good for me that all my emotion came out at the time it did.