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Cassandra and Semmelweis Meet After Hours

Cassandra and Semmelweis Meet After Hours

A darkly humorous parable in which Cassandra and Semmelweis reveal how modern medicine no longer rejects uncomfortable truths but politely absorbs and justifies them by following procedure, allowing harm to persist with a clear conscience.

Ex-Doctor

Walking Away Without Apology

A fictional narrative in which a former physician faces public criticism after leaving clinical medicine, sparking a powerful conversation about identity, autonomy, and the stigma surrounding doctors who choose a new path.

The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence

A fictional story, by Dr. Arthur Lazarus, about the quiet sorrow of a mother realizing the irreversible consequences of her decision.

Mutual Dislike, Mutual Duty

Mutual Dislike, Mutual Duty

In Dr. Lazarus’ fictional short story, a doctor absorbs the emotional complexity of care when mutual dislike challenges the clinical relationship.

House Calls and Hashtags

House Calls and Hashtags

In this fictional short essay, two doctors reflect on the shifting culture of medicine and a bygone era’s ideal.

Old School: An Excerpt from My Book

Old School: An Excerpt from My Book

This fictional short story from Real Medicine, Unreal Stories: Volume 2 explores the quiet power of old-school clinical wisdom, challenging ageist assumptions in modern medical training through the lens of mentorship and humility.

The Edge of the Map

The Edge of the Map

An excerpt from Dr. Arthur Lazarus’ book, in which he confronts the reality that some doctors wait for life to happen, while others chart their own course.

The Sock Puppet Rebellion

The Sock Puppet Rebellion

Government scientists push back against a proposed publication ban they fear will muzzle scientific truth, in a fictional writeup by Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA.

Cassandra and Semmelweis Meet After Hours

Cassandra and Semmelweis Meet After Hours

A darkly humorous parable in which Cassandra and Semmelweis reveal how modern medicine no longer rejects uncomfortable truths but politely absorbs and justifies them by following procedure, allowing harm to persist with a clear conscience.

Ex-Doctor

Walking Away Without Apology

A fictional narrative in which a former physician faces public criticism after leaving clinical medicine, sparking a powerful conversation about identity, autonomy, and the stigma surrounding doctors who choose a new path.

The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence

A fictional story, by Dr. Arthur Lazarus, about the quiet sorrow of a mother realizing the irreversible consequences of her decision.

Mutual Dislike, Mutual Duty

Mutual Dislike, Mutual Duty

In Dr. Lazarus’ fictional short story, a doctor absorbs the emotional complexity of care when mutual dislike challenges the clinical relationship.

House Calls and Hashtags

House Calls and Hashtags

In this fictional short essay, two doctors reflect on the shifting culture of medicine and a bygone era’s ideal.

Old School: An Excerpt from My Book

Old School: An Excerpt from My Book

This fictional short story from Real Medicine, Unreal Stories: Volume 2 explores the quiet power of old-school clinical wisdom, challenging ageist assumptions in modern medical training through the lens of mentorship and humility.

The Edge of the Map

The Edge of the Map

An excerpt from Dr. Arthur Lazarus’ book, in which he confronts the reality that some doctors wait for life to happen, while others chart their own course.

The Sock Puppet Rebellion

The Sock Puppet Rebellion

Government scientists push back against a proposed publication ban they fear will muzzle scientific truth, in a fictional writeup by Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA.

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