The Hotel Doctor

People blame an upset stomach on their last meal, but mostly these are viral infections. Although miserable, they rarely last long. Do...

Getting sick in a hotel far from home is miserable enough; you shouldn’t have to scramble for help. Here’s the best strategy. 1. Ask...

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

“A guest needs a doctor. Are you available?” “I am. If you connect me to his room, I’ll try to help.” My tone was businesslike...

“Pick up card! Pick up card!” intoned the computer. Unlike other messages, this never means a typing mistake, but I re-entered the num...

Waiting at the local carwash, my eye ran over a sheet of ads along one wall. Among notices for personal injury lawyers, pest control, ...

“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...