The Hotel Doctor

The experiences of a Los Angeles hotel and housecall doctor.

Thursday, December 29, 2016

When a Doctor Sees a Doctor, Part 2

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Doctors enjoy chatting about diseases but not their own. We’re as frightened as you, and we want a doctor who sympathizes and makes it g...
Sunday, December 25, 2016

A Hotel Doctor at the Movies

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My phone buzzed.  I sit on the aisle in theaters, so I can hurry out before speaking. “Can you see a guest at the Sheraton?” ...
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

When a Doctor Sees a Doctor, Part 1

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You might believe that doctors deliver better care to other doctors, but I’m not sure that’s true. It might be worse. As a hotel doc...
Saturday, December 17, 2016

Some Lawyers are not so Smart

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I hate doctor TV series except out-and-out comedies such as Scrubs. All TV doctors say things doctors never say and do things doctors ne...
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Don't Harm My Child

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Examining a sick child during a routine hotel visit, I asked about previous illnesses, allergies, and hospitalizations. I asked if his i...
Friday, December 9, 2016

You Don't Want to Know

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A doctor should wash his hands before examining you. If he doesn’t, do you remind him? I’m sure you don’t although popular health writer...
Monday, December 5, 2016

A Bright High School Student

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The Kentucky legislature recently required doctors to pass a course in abusive pediatric head injuries. I’m licensed in Kentucky as well...
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