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A Special Poem from A Patient Running Out of Time
I have had many emotional moments with patients over the years, and received many lovely gifts from patients who wanted to show their appreciation for my work. I am always deeply grateful for these acts of reciprocity, but this poem remains one of the most moving...
How A Heart Attack Gave Me My Very Special Phone Number
The Story Of A Life Saved and A Very Special Phone Number Many years ago a very dear couple residing in Toronto, Cassandra (Cassy) and Phil, visited me for a few days. It was about 9-10 days before Christmas. Just prior to returning home, I took them to the airport...
From Aberdeen to Aberdeen: A Musical Life Comes Full Circle
In a lifetime filled with music and medicine, I have made many memories, but my experiences in Aberdeen, Scotland, remain among the most important. My parents were great opera lovers and took me to opera performances from the tender age of 2. When I was about 3...