Pediatrics

Mind the Foliage

I take care of patients of all ages, but a substantial amount of my time is devoted to routine pediatrics.  I try to make a good impression on the kids, knowing that my care will be a lot easier if they aren’t terrified by my presence.  Those who don’t do pediatrics often say the reason …

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Innocence and Innocents

Which is worse: Falsely accusing someone of child molestation? Allowing a child to be molested? When the child molestation scandals at Penn State and Syracuse University erupted, I have to confess that I had mixed emotions about the universal outrage.  It may seem like the decision to accuse a suspected child abuser would be easy; …

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