Maybe it’s just a manifestation of my southern roots, but I always introduce myself to patients as Dr. Grubbs and I always refer to them as Mr. Such-and-such or Ms. Whomever. Admittedly, this felt a bit strange with 20-something year old Karl Washington.
Some years ago, the San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) ER staff printed up really cool T and sweatshirts that read: San Francisco General Hospital—As Real As It Gets.
I recently had a birthday, which meant it was time to get some lab tests done. My kidney function remains normal enough and there is no suggestion of diabetes. Checked my blood pressure and that’s normal too. Whoop WHOOP!
