I am honing my storytelling craft after thirty years as an emergency physician, mother, and observer of the human condition. I will be creating new entries and pulling in some of my published works. Thanks for coming along.

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After Emergency Medicine…

#69 Reflection: When You Don’t Like Someone
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#69 Reflection: When You Don’t Like Someone

Podcaster Jody Moore has a few ideas for what to do when you don’t like someone. Her approach can be applied to the way doctors and nurses approach patients with challenging behaviors. We have the power to own the experience and learn more.

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#68 Exploring Sydney
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#68 Exploring Sydney

With three full days to explore Sydney, Australia, we were not about to waste any time. Come along to spend three whirlwind days and nights in vibrant Sydney.

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#67 Happy Birthday to my Book
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#67 Happy Birthday to my Book

My book: Changing How we Think about Difficult Patients was published one year ago. It’s been an educational and exciting experience and I share some thoughts. I have even more good stuff planned

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#66 Another New York City Blitz
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#66 Another New York City Blitz

Hurry back to New York City for some great exhibits and to see a hot show. We did a lot of the leg work so you don’t have to!

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