Yearly disclaimer

Every year I write this disclaimer.

I believe in protecting patient’s and staff privacy.

I do not include details that make it clear or easy to figure out which patient or staff member I am talking about.

I do not use names.

And if I do, they are changed.

I change ages.

I change gender.

I change details such as which limb is fractured.

I change details such as which surgery is performed.

I change a lot.

So that, if you knew where I worked, you could not figure out who I am talking about.

I discuss issues that impact healthcare broadly.

I do swear sometimes.

But mainly to make am emphatic point.

Sorry, mom.