In Iraq I saved lives. Now, I can’t give an allergy shot.
I entered the room to see a face that I recognized. As soon as I looked at my chart, I immediately knew this patient. I saved their life last year. I know this because the patient told me so.
The teachers and mentors that I was privileged to learn from and train with 25 years ago emphasized the essential principle of osteopathic medicine — we make physical contact with our patients. …
In Iraq I saved lives. Now, I can’t give an allergy shot.
