Regarding the President

By | August 26, 2018

It’s good to still have that child within you; it’s not good to be child-like as an adult. Ironically, narcissistic personality disorder, which may onset in childhood, results in behavior as if you are still there.

The Goldwater Rule (Updated)

By | July 12, 2018

Consider the following, think about it, and share it: For those of us unaware of this rule, it states that it is “unethical” for members of the psychiatric community to publicly comment on the psychiatric health of public individuals, of whom they did not personally interview. So, it explains why the Medical, and, Psychiatric communities… Read More »

Hope All Had a Great 4th!!

By | July 5, 2018

May seem like a roller coaster, but it’s actually only a bump in the road. We will emerge from this stronger than we went into it. We are all so fortunate to live in our great country. Let’s all unite to keep it that way.

Michael Cohen II

By | July 3, 2018

Your recent remarks were lofty and positive.  As an “attorney”, who is now represented by a new and very well regarded attorney, it should come as no surprise that your words appear crafted by professionals. If you really believe what you say, then tell us what you know.  Not only will you help save yourself… Read More »

Immigration is a Sign of Systemic Problems

By | June 26, 2018

The recent influx of families from Central America attempting asylum in our country, including young children and babies, is a “sign” not of poverty, but apparently of the carnage inflicted on them by the “Drug Cartels”, the “Drug Lords” of their countries.  Apparently, these “thugs” behave in much the same way as ISIS in Iraq,… Read More »

Relinquish Political Party

By | June 25, 2018

I have decided, at the age of 62, to relinquish my affiliation as a life- long moderate Democrat.  When people ask I will tell them that I am an American, and add if necessary, a former Democrat.  When it comes time to vote, I will get there at my usual 6:00 am, and if asked,… Read More »

Cordiality

By | June 25, 2018

Consider this; Refusing to serve a law abiding person a meal at your eating establishment because you disagree with their political views is wrong.  And taunting those whose ideas are different than your own, is Unamerican.  Neither shows respect, diminishes your own standing, and is no better than the behaviors you condemn. Mr. Trump has… Read More »

The Ten Commandments of Medicine (Revised)

By | June 19, 2018

Hanging in one of my exam rooms are these framed Ten Commandments of effective history taking, as told to a former student of mine in the summer of 2013.  Patients have often commented favorably, and I thought it appropriate to present it to you now.  Accurate history taking is the most fundamental aspect of clinical… Read More »