The prospect of seeing a doctor can weigh very differently on different people. Most people don’t give it a second thought when going for a routine check-up, and in an emergent situation, they will rush to an emergency room, knowing they will be in good hands. That being said, when some people are told they […] More
When it comes to the miracle of childbirth, many parents-to-be have a birth plan – some maybe just an idea of what’s to happen and some pinpointed down to the last detail. Regardless of how it actually transpires, though, parents usually know who they want – and who they definitely don’t want – in the […] More
Occupations that require swing shifts or being on call can be difficult for the individual as well as their family. When you’re gone a lot, the time you do have with family becomes more important. But everyone needs to sleep sometime. A wife—who got pushback after allowing her exhausted spouse to sleep—turned to the “Am […] More
Birthdays, weddings, and baby showers are days celebrating specific people, should remain the center of attention on those days. That still doesn’t stop others from trying to hog the spotlight from the ones being celebrated, in subtle and obvious ways. Sometimes, however, someone in attendance might inadvertently steal the spotlight away from the one being […] More
Laws on rendering medical assistance vary from country to country. Are medical professionals protected from liability if they render aid off the clock or away from the hospital or facility they practice in? Is there a law requiring licensed personnel to provide aid in emergencies? Those are certainly things to consider. But something else to […] More
Getting into a doctor or dentist is getting more and more difficult with medical professional shortages. After the pandemic, a record number left the profession. Coupled with Baby Boomers now in their twilight years, there just aren’t enough doctors to go around. So making and keeping appointments is critical. A patient who had two appointments […] More
In an emergency situation, people may not be on their best behavior, with boundaries or politeness being tossed aside. When the emergency involves the life of a family member, getting help is what’s foremost in people’s minds. After a woman responded to a medical emergency with her mother, her son criticized her actions so she […] More
Even if their intentions are mostly honorable, hearing other people’s opinions on a private or personal matter is seldom helpful. Especially if these opinions weren’t asked for in the first place. More often than not, this unwarranted advice or help tends to only make you even more anxious and/or worried and doesn’t put your mind […] More
Gender roles and norms are being broken and reconstructed every day. Over the last several decades, enormous strides have been made to shake up the gender dynamic. Sometimes women go back to work, and men stay at home with the kids. Often, men cook and clean, and the women mow the lawn. It’s a whole […] More
Choosing a name for a new person coming into this world is an intimate experience. Parents want to choose a name that will fit and properly represent a person for life. But how does one name a person one has never met? Over the last few generations, it feels like parents have been playing fast […] More
Becoming a surgeon is no small feat. It takes years of medical school and specialized training. So when Redditor No-Pickle-7453 was told they weren’t a real doctor by a family member, they lost it. The Original Poster (OP) went to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) to check their behavior. They asked: “AITA for snapping […] More
Nobody likes going to the doctor, really. It isn’t exactly what any of us would classify as a fun time. But it is sometimes a necessity. A visit for a child, though, can come with extra complications. Especially with the adults involved not on the same page. Case in point… Redditor throwaway9183928283 wanted to discuss […] More
