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Covid 19 Series, Entry #20

Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 by Dr. Bartlett

I just have, like...a whole bunch of rage right now. You know when your kids are being epic A-holes and you just want to scream at them? Like drop some F bombs to really get their attention? But then you feel like you will be the worst parent ever? And they might tell their grandma … Continue reading Covid 19 Series, Entry #20 →

Covid-19 Series, Entry #14

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Dr. Bartlett

Thanks-mother-effing-giving. Oh, hey there! So...big holiday coming up tomorrow. Also, we're still in the midst of a pandemic...lest you had forgotten, or maybe you are still using denial as a coping mechanism. In the past two hours, I have had two different friends reach out to me for advice regarding loved ones who have been … Continue reading Covid-19 Series, Entry #14 →

Covid-19 Series, Entry #12

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Dr. Bartlett

Sigh... We find ourselves, still, in the midst of this piece of crap Covid pandemic. When people ask me how much longer I think this may go on, my canned answer is "oh, probably another year or so." I've been saying this since the pandemic began, and I think this is probably, unfortunately, still as … Continue reading Covid-19 Series, Entry #12 →

Covid-19 Series, Entry #5

Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 by Dr. Bartlett

Hyperalgesia: An abnormal and enhanced sensitivity to pain. For the past several weeks, my team and our entire health system have been preparing for the Covid-19 surge. Our team started to see our first Covid-19 consults last week. Of the patients I've seen so far, some have died, one recovered. I have several patients who, … Continue reading Covid-19 Series, Entry #5 →