My Son Called Me From The Hospital. When I Arrived, The Doctor Went Quiet And Said, “You Know He’s Our Chief Of Surgery… Right?”

labs—CBC, CMP—imaging if indicated, surgical consult early if there’s suspicion. Pain control isn’t a luxury; it’s humane. And even if someone is seeking drugs, you don’t punish them by ignoring a potential emergency.

Bias doesn’t stop bleeding. Prejudice doesn’t reverse inflammation. An appendix doesn’t care what you look like.

The call dropped near continue reading …