Michael’s Substack
Michael Kirsch, MDPracticing gastroenterologist and writer, giving readers a peek behind the curtain of the medical profession.
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Should Doctors Apologize to Patients?
The question seems straightforward enough. If a doctor makes a mistake, should he or she apologize for it? Isn’t this simply the right thing to do? Don’t we raise our children to behave in this manner? How can this be controversial?
We hav...
Yikes! There's Food Stuck in My Throat!
This post is a reflection on the decades that I practiced hospital gastroenterology. In those days, I utilized the full range of my specialty, with days filled with office patients, an active endoscopic practice, and hospital emergencies an...
What is the Most Common Patient Complaint About Doctors?
This should be an easy question, since all of us have been patients ourselves. I’m not conducting a scientific survey here. I’m relying upon my own experience of decades in the medical trenches.
I’ll give my readers a break and include the...
How to Handle Late Patients
An established patient arrives 25 minutes late for his 9:00 a.m. appointment to discuss his heartburn. He apologizes and explains that his tardiness was due to clogged traffic from road construction. The doctor’s office schedule is full for...
What Doctors Can Learn from Hotel Resort Fees
Some time ago, I booked a hotel in New York City to spend a few delightful days there with my progeny. During the booking process, the hotel’s representative read off a dizzying list of taxes and fees that I would be paying. I don’t think I...
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Gastroenterologist and writer, offering readers a peek behind the medical curtain. My focus is to help patients navigate the complex medical universe and to become better advocates of their own health. All views welcome. I love the dialogue!
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