The Hotel Doctor

Several times per year, a hotel guest suffers a bloody nose. I don’t make housecalls for nosebleeds because there’s nothing I can do. ...

What many laymen believe are serious signs are not.   Here are examples. 1. Local pain is worrisome; widespread pain is reassuring...

A guest dropped an ice bucket on her toe. Pain was excruciating, and blood oozed out. Holding the toe under the tap didn’t help. O...

“I’m coughing my head off. My head is plugged. I have a fever. I’m on vacation, and I need something.” I’ve seen over 4,000 guests...

Here are myths that most laymen take for granted. A more serious problem is that many doctors also believe them.   1.   If it hurt...

“You saw me at the Marriott yesterday. I still don’t feel good.” “I’m sorry,” I said. “I did mention that you’d be under the weath...