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Re: What a Feminist Looks Like in Medical School

Christopher Praolini — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:34:27 -0000

I agree Emily,I'm doing a medical philosophy presentation on Gendered Medicine explaining how ideas of race and gender cloud medical diagnosis and harms patients. You have no idea how hard it is to find information on these issues in relation to medicine. The more I read the more I find that these issues aren't even mentioned in medical school. How can anything really change if the structures that continue the oppression and domination never change? I am so glad to have my eyes opened by feminism before going into medical school. (currently a senior undergrad)

Re: How to Speak to Your Patients About Hospice

Kim Vandenbogaerde — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 08:30:15 -0000

Hello

I'm a first year student at Medicale Office Management.
This article sounds very interesting.
I have one question that connects with my study.
How do you react to the next of kin when, for example, someone of their family has died in the hospital?
It would be amazing if I could learn something from your reaction.

Thanks!

Re: Looking Back and Looking Forward

C. Emily Lu — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 22:27:53 -0000

Thank you and appreciate you stopping by!

Re: Looking Back and Looking Forward

edpullenmd — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:09:18 -0000

I too have been blogging as a creative outlet, and over 4 years have found it is a great way to have virtual relationships with a wide variety of really bright and unique people I'd never have met otherwise. Just write what motivates you, intrigues you and feels right to you. Don't worry who reads it, go with your heart. I try to do the same on http://drpullen.com and so far have loved the experience.

Re: A Doctor’s Duty to Patient Advocacy

Disability Doctors — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 20:18:55 -0000

I like your article. You are on the right track. It's funny, however, what happens when the patient leaves your office. You can only be the educator. After all, thats your job as a "doctor", right? To teach. However, you have only minutes to make an impression on your patient. Once the patient leaves your office, your patient is going to do what they are going to do.

It always amazes me when a patient is first old they have diabetes. They are devastated and sobbing in your office They are told what they have to do to turn their health around. Four months later they return to the office weighing 30 pounds heavier and blood sugars worse than before.

Re: The Discussions We Don’t Have

Philip Lederer — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:29:17 -0000

great post!

Re: The Discussions We Don’t Have

Joyce — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:21:26 -0000

Definitely a similar feeling to what I've been experiencing on wards. As a third year clinical student I have also been amazed at how dehumanizing the patient experience can be, and sadly, I already feel my empathy slipping. It's important to remember the little things you can do to care for your patients in the way a medical student can. We have the most time and the most energy, and we're still optimistic about the power of healing of the soul. I think that's something to keep in mind that I know has been helping me lately.

http://www.teawithMD.com

Re: Ethical Questions for Medical Professionalism in the Digital Age

Donna Bruce — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:57:11 -0000

Fascinating article. There's a real question of what degree of responsibility the medically qualified have when blogging etc. in social media.

Re: Note to Myself (and other medical students): On Physician Incomes

Pikl — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:40:52 -0000

"At the end of the day, we’re not becoming doctors to get rich quick [...] but to serve patients." Amen to that!

Re: My Only New Year’s Resolution for 2012

amcunningham — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:10:34 -0000

Hi Emily,

Great post! Keep us updated.

Have you seen this? http://youtu.be/aUaInS6HIGo

Re: Being Grateful for 2011

Shara Yurkiewicz — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:45:13 -0000

Pritzker is incredibly ahead of the curve when it comes to social media sharing, listening, and improving. I don't think Harvard is quite as encouraging, but I think it's more inertia rather than ill will. I've received no negative feedback, and individual faculty members have been supportive. I get the overall sense the admin is probably more interested in researchers than writers (despite the physician-writer presence here!).

Re: Being Grateful for 2011

C. Emily Lu — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:53:50 -0000

Aw, thanks Roxanne! Might seem sappy, but it's a big step for me to realize that all those past new year's resolutions about being more happy in the moment, just this once, don't apply to me this year!

Wishing you all the best this year as well and safe travels :)

Re: Being Grateful for 2011

Roxanne — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:23:11 -0000

That sentence about being so much happier, Emily -- that is what brings me the most delight. Happy new year, full of discoveries and love!

Re: What a Feminist Looks Like in Medical School

Kris Landt — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:11:28 -0000

Enjoyed your post on being a physician feminist, and welcome you to our profession. Thought you might enjoy my blog as well: Channeling Hippocrates (channelinghippocrates.com). Today's post deals with the controversy surrounding female physicians who choose to work part-time, and is somewhat of a rebuttal to Karen Sibert's piece in the NYT, entitled "Don't Quit This Day Job."
http://www.channelinghippoc...

Re: Healthcare and Social Media: Bringing the Focus Back to the Patient

Cliff Merchant — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:59:51 -0000

Social media is really a very good option for patients. Now they can discuss their problem with doctors on social media.. They can consult any doctor with this..
Regards,Clifford Merchant

Re: Designing a Patient that Acts Against Medical Advice

amcunningham — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:28:14 -0000

Hi Emily,

As ever a great blog post! You are of course completely correct that something is amiss in this story. The best thing I have read recently about decision making is this paper by Epstein and Street: http://www.annfammed.org/cg...

Ronald Epstein visited early this year so I knew this was coming at some stage and have been eagerly awaiting publication.

The paper is about big decisions in serious illness but it applies equally to these lower-level decisions in chronic illness.

Thanks again,

Re: About this Blog

Suifaijohnmak — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:15:08 -0000

Hi Emily,
Impressed with your posts here relating to your journey on becoming a doctor. A great physician makes a great difference in his or her community, sure. Enjoy your study and wish you all the best with coming career. John

Re: About this Blog

Apetry — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:47:18 -0000

Hi Emily,
I have been tweeting w/ Michael Moore a bit and now am following you as well. I am working in healthcare and specifically interested in using hcsm to spread innovation in large healthcare systems. (like VA for example.) I live in Champaign actually...not too far from you. Would love to pick your brain about a project.
Let me know if we could chat sometime.
Ann
apetry@planetree.org

Re: Alternative Medicine, Medical Education and Health Policy: An Update

Anne Janette Mccoy — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:24:10 -0000

http://iquim.org/blog/choos...

Re: A Doctor’s Duty to Patient Advocacy

michaelbmoore — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:13:42 -0000

This really is an amazing post! I wish I had an answer to the question is how do we reinforce advocacy in medical education. I think SM and patient engagement in the medical education process is a key part of that, but I'm not sure how it practically can be done.

Re: A Doctor’s Duty to Patient Advocacy

Anthony Aspesi — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:56:06 -0000

Thanks Emily!

Re: Looking Back on a First Year of Medical School

C. Emily Lu — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:41:07 -0000

Thank you as always for your kind words Akhila! It means a lot - especially since it was the inspiration provided by other millennial bloggers like you that I felt compelled to blog in the first place.

Re: Looking Back on a First Year of Medical School

C. Emily Lu — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:40:00 -0000

Thanks! I am super-psyched for second year... when we put all the pieces together!

Re: Looking Back on a First Year of Medical School

Ryan Madanick, MD — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:35:44 -0000

Good luck in second year...where you'll learn about gastroenterology!!

Re: Looking Back on a First Year of Medical School

Akhila — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:30:04 -0000

Congrats on finishing a year of med school- and I think it is great that you've continued to engage in social media as a med student. Most students don't take this opportunity to broaden their horizons and blog and I'm thankful you bring your perspective into the blogosphere!

Completely agree that personal stories can be powerful and help people empathize with your experiences, especially helping those with similar problems/experiences/backgrounds. Looking forward to reading more!