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Rural Doc Alan's avatar

Thanks for the input DA. It's great to know what puts people off. I don't hunt, because I don't like killing anything. Besides blood and entrails are my vocation, not my avocation. As it turns out, that substack was one of my most popular. But I will follow your advice and not talk about going hunting again, at least not in that vein. It is a sad comment about what escapes investigation, accountability and punishment, as, of course, were the remainder of the examples. I will refrain from writing a real how-to for the next decade or two. One of the most delicate topics, about which I did not write was the idea that some providers had about denying care to the unvaccinated Covid and measles patients. One of the best parts of being a doc is the duty to Judge Not, (Least Yee Be Judged). That's the best way to be useful to society as a whole and especially to all the parts...no discrimination! When they are in my office, I don't care and sometimes don't even want to know what they do when they leave. Thanks DA! Always glad to hear from you!

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Darlene A. Gray's avatar

Mornin’ Doc Alan: This had to be the toughest topic to write about! I’m so glad you did. Makes more sense why my parents were malnourished in their later years at a nursing home! Serving secondary meal w/out their choosing main meal nourishment!

Overall, your examples of crazy, and unfulfilling policies were a ‘first read’ for me! No wonder far too many are leaving their families far too soon!

I nearly stopped reading when I read the 3rd paragraph! While I’m sure you felt its contents were relevant, I couldn’t justify having any of it as part of the overall reader’s ’back story’ — it came across for me a bit harsh? Just seemed out of character with who you really are!

The most gentle doctoring soul for any patient, but especially for our reproductive populations!

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