Author of: A
License to Heal: Random Memories of an ER Doctor
1.
What inspired you
to write your book? I wanted to share the
stories of ordinary people with common (often devastating) emergencies, unlike
the "Hollywood" stereotype of semi-heroic doctors treating patients
with unusual, exotic diseases.
2.
3. What are
four take-always we need to know about it? 1. Stay calm and focused or the patient will lose! 2. Malpractice is
a game! Do not be ashamed if you're sued. 3. Patients are often less than truthful about their health
condition for a variety of reasons including - unaware, lawyers, work,
attention, drug-seeking. 4. Emergency Medicine is an extremely rewarding, but
challenging endeavor.
4.
What challenges
did you overcome to pen it? Emotionally difficult to revisit many of the old cases I worked on.
5.
What do you miss about working in the ER? I miss the patients. I miss the exhilaration of
saving a life!
6.
What can be done to fix the veterans' VA health care system?
The system is broken
beyond repair! In my opinion, since most of the treatment is for routine health
issues, it should be merged with the existing public healthcare system and save
the VA for true war-related injuries and rehabilitation.
7.
Any advice for struggling writers? Find an issue or story that motivates you and make
yourself write it down on paper.
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