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Diversity Equity Inclusion

In some political circles, these are bad words words that have been banned. Recently, I had a very personal experience when a secure email arrived with a formal complaint accusing me of engaging in discrimination and/or harassment based on race. The student said,

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Culture of Respect vs. Culture of Burden

It is final presentation time in the Communications in Health Care class I teach. Throughout the 14 weeks, students complete parts of the project: Interview two people in their sphere about their experiences in health care.

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We muddle on . . .

Is it the 4th COVID surge? I am losing count. I walked up the stairs in the medical school this week with a physician I didn't know. He complained about his exhaustion from COVID. "It's the unvaccinated we are caring for in the hospital. Such a waste of resources. Nurses are quitting." I empathized and agreed, "These are hard times."
I went to the barn where I lease a horse and the owner…

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