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Category Archives: The In ‘N Out Patient
The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty
“What’s the oldest you’ve ever been?” A fair question, although it may be obvious chronologically. Personally, I can’t attest to having lived or acted my physical age. Many would agree. Mentally, I don’t feel it. My friend and speaker colleague … Continue reading
The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty
“Maybe I’m an exception to the ‘rolling stone gathers no moss’ adage.” I’m feeling pretty darn moss-covered myself some days, especially when work and life seem to be rolling downhill. It’s overwhelming at times. It happens far more often than … Continue reading
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The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty
“I can’t do this anymore.” “What?? You have to keep going. You can’t quit. You’re needed. You’re fantastic at what you do.” “No, it’s too hard. I’m exhausted. There’s too much to do and never enough time. I’m fighting on … Continue reading
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The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty
“Did I read that right?” I re-read the online invitation I received. It wasn’t an invitation anyone hopes to get. There was no ‘shhh’ finger-to-lips graphic, no indication of umbrella drinks, not even a hint of fun food. There was, … Continue reading
The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty
“You’re such a non-compliant patient.” Words I heard again at yet another medical appointment. I really should be fired sometimes. The words were said with affection, from a nurse who has become a friend. Nonetheless, though, she’s right. I am … Continue reading
The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty
“Woo hoo! Memorial Day weekend!” For many, it’s a three day weekend. But certainly not for all, as scores in the medical world know well. Most would agree, though, that the holiday weekend does unofficially signal the start of a … Continue reading
The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty
“Just add it to the bottomless list.” Ever felt that way? As though the world and all its demands expects you to keep going until you’ve finished everything on your plate, so to speak. Including the Brussels sprouts. It’s an … Continue reading
The In ‘N Outpatient By Kris Harty
“Perseverance is a long word followed by a short attention span.” While I wrote that quote for a recent weekly business column, it applies universally, especially so for patients. If you’ve been in nursing for awhile, maybe you’ve observed what … Continue reading
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The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty
“A what scan?” A scanner connoisseur, this week’s appointment added a new one to my list. The oral surgeon’s office has a newfangled scanner called a CBCT: Cone Beam Computed Tomography. I’ve had MRIs, CTs, tomography (um, regular??) and now … Continue reading
The In ‘N Outpatient by Kris Harty
“I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.” Harry Truman, 1884-1972 President ‘Harry’ was a smart parent. When any of us ask … Continue reading