The Surgical Note
Handwritten jottings by doctors can serve as a great primer in the art of medicine. A tenacious few continue to […]
The Surgical Mystery
Death like life is mysterious and sometimes, the struggle for a doctor is to accept that the end is near
The Surgical Intention
One man’s recurrent pain taught a surgeon how even the best intentions may sometimes not be enough. A 70-year-old man
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The Surgical Animal
A canine can sniff out a disease, even before it’s diagnosed, which means that if your pet is paying special
The Surgical Imbalance
Unsteady gait cannot be attributed to old age alone. A detailed neurological examination may help tackle an otherwise reversible problem
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The Surgical Irony
What does it mean for a doctor to be afflicted with the very affliction they have spent a lifetime treating?
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The Surgical Questions
Restless, devastated and unable to reconcile with their condition, patients often inundate doctors with queries. But, not everything has an
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The Surgical Caregiver
There’s a need to ‘recognise, celebrate and salute’ the untiring job of caregiving, which has become doubly challenging in the
The Surgical Chatter
When all’s not well, surgeons often rely on voices in their head, where ideas and uplifting thoughts are sometimes replaced
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The Surgical Marriage
Why becoming a successful surgeon requires the same grit and dedication expected from a married couple, negotiating complexities of love and
