Medical Fiction

A collection of stories drawn from real cases in the US OSHA incident report database or similar sources and therefore entirely realistic, even if seemingly outlandish.

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Medical Fiction: Steve and the Pretty Snake

A herpetologist's obsession with social climbing leads him to the illegal trade of exotic reptiles, causing a rift in his marriage, a moral dilemma, and death.

Apr 07, 2023

Medical Fiction: Anubis Visits the Dentist

A dentist's irritation with his reckless, drug-using partner turns to outrage when he discovers him doing unseemly things with a client on his dental chair.

Mar 24, 2023

Medical Fiction: James and the Giant Preach

A preacher who is also a liar navigates financial and ethical challenges of the ministry as a pandemic disease hits aging and unhealthy members of the group.

Mar 17, 2023

Medical Fiction: Completely Callous Clyde

Clyde was a brat whose parents dealt with him by throwing money at the messes he made. When he meets his schoolyard victims later in life, things get messy.

Mar 10, 2023

Medical Fiction: Rambo Randall and the Doctor's Daily

When a militia is censored, they decide to capture a radio station. Reluctant member Jake is drawn into the plan—and a confrontation with the editorial team.

Mar 03, 2023

Medical Fiction: Alex and the Power of Print

When Alex, a corrupt journalist, hears the phrase "Rainbow Fentanyl," he jumps to exploitation, but a legal challenge lays bare the consequences of his actions.

Feb 17, 2023

Medical Fiction: Derek and the Devil

Derek was an elderly plutocrat whose wealth allowed him to indulge his every whim, but the practice turns deadly for him when he meets Amber, a student.

Feb 10, 2023

Fusspot François and Angry Andy

Things turn deadly when an angry young man, radicalized against women and the LGBTQ community, has a run-in a fidgety clerk at a local hospital.

Feb 03, 2023

Medical Fiction: Bosco and the Body Packer

Bosco the Great Pyrenees gets involved with drug smuggling when a car accident and a drug mule bring him into contact with the kingpin of the organization.

Jan 27, 2023

Medical Fiction: Dangerous Dirk and the Dagger

Dirk is the leader of a biker gang. In a skirmish that turns against him, Dirk is injured, and an MRI is needed - but Dirk has a secret that may turn deadly.

Jan 20, 2023

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Medical Fiction

A collection of stories drawn from real cases in the US OSHA incident report database or similar sources and therefore entirely realistic, even if seemingly outlandish.

How to Address & Process Emotional Trauma as a Physician

Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 2

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Medical Fiction: Steve and the Pretty Snake

Medical Fiction: Anubis Visits the Dentist

Medical Fiction: James and the Giant Preach

Medical Fiction: Completely Callous Clyde

Medical Fiction: Rambo Randall and the Doctor's Daily

Medical Fiction: Alex and the Power of Print

Medical Fiction: Derek and the Devil

Fusspot François and Angry Andy

Medical Fiction: Bosco and the Body Packer

Medical Fiction: Dangerous Dirk and the Dagger

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How to Address & Process Emotional Trauma as a Physician

Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 2

Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 1

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