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Safety Culture & Virtue 9: Mentors

By Gayle Porter
August 8, 2025

We have a lot of rules to live by – things that were learned the hard way by some and are now obvious to the modestly observant. Everything from basic

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Safety Culture & Virtue 8: Celebrate Retirement

By Gayle Porter
July 11, 2025

When I interviewed, I didn’t ask how retirement was celebrated – but in the years to come I would witness a variety of approaches to the topic. Some included

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Medicine, Codes, and Braille

By Gayle Porter
September 27, 2024

Did you know that pharmaceutical companies spend $6 billion on drug advertising in the U.S.?[1] Why do you think they spend so much money advertising products that Americans are already

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“Jarvis, Fetch My Labs”

By Gayle Porter
August 2, 2024

Have you ever really considered the leap from one technology to another? Have you ever wondered what the future of healthcare will be? Will Jarvis report my cholesterol to

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Refuse to Stay Sick

By Gayle Porter
April 26, 2024

After fending off a cold, I was looking forward to tasting my food again, leaving the tissues at home, and hosting dinner nights with friends. Instead, our whole family

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Don’t Mention the Weather

By Gayle Porter
April 5, 2024

“It’s such a beautiful day today!” My preceptor brisked into the room with a huge smile and a cheery greeting. “Really? I wouldn’t know.” The patient turned away, despondent.

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Safety Culture & Virtue 9: Mentors

Safety Culture & Virtue 8: Celebrate Retirement

Medicine, Codes, and Braille

“Jarvis, Fetch My Labs”

Refuse to Stay Sick

Don’t Mention the Weather