Monique Rainford is an obstetrician-gynecologist.

When it comes to bias, doctors need to do their homework

Physician
July 29, 2021

I used to be a big fan of The Bachelor, particularly when I was single.  What an efficient way to meet potential suitors! (If you can get past every relationship being public.) Chris Harrison seems like a nice guy, and I never noticed any obvious signs of racism over the years.  However, the recent events that ultimately led to him parting with the franchise, in my opinion, point out a …

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When it comes to bias, doctors need to do their homework

How Grey’s Anatomy made this physician into a better doctor

Physician
April 9, 2019

I am an obstetrician-gynecologist, and my favorite show is Grey’s Anatomy. I dare say I have not missed an episode since I started watching in 2006 (as a busy obstetrician, multiple shows are watched on DVR).

I fell in love with the show when, at random, I ended up watching the final episode of the second season when Izzie (a physician character from the earlier seasons) fell in love with Denny, …

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How Grey’s Anatomy made this physician into a better doctor

The secret to a better life? Talk to strangers!

Physician
December 22, 2017

Although I consider myself an extrovert, I find it more than a little intimidating to talk to strangers. Yes, like many of us, perhaps I was warned as a child not to talk to strangers. That may have had an effect, but I think it is most likely due to the fear of rejection.

However, I recognize that it’s a fear that needs to be overcome. While my skills have improved …

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The secret to a better life? Talk to strangers!

A letter from doctors to our patients

Physician
February 1, 2017

Dear patients,

We are happy to have you in our lives.  We came into medicine to take care of you.  Some of us because we wanted to help you to win the fight against cancer.  Others of us because we love delivering your babies.   Others because we wanted to have the skill to make sure you survive that heart attack or that terrible accident.  Others because we wanted to do our …

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A letter from doctors to our patients

The treatment to give people more time

Physician
December 10, 2016

I was about 13 years old. I heard that she had cancer and I went to the hospital to visit her.  Her name was Sister Pat, and she was my former principal and my favorite teacher from elementary school. I don’t think she had reached her fortieth birthday.  I was too young and uninformed to ask about any of the details.  However what stuck with me and I remember so …

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The treatment to give people more time