Lady Glaucomflecken

Unfortunately, yes. They didn't mean it in the way that it sounds, but it still stung.

On the worst day of someone's life, your words have the power to further traumatize or to bring whatever comfort can be found.

Choose carefully.

You may not remember the encounter. They never forget it.

**"I would have liked it better if you had seen him collapse."**

One sentence can echo in someone’s mind for years. Be intentional, especially when things are hard.

Small kindnesses become lifelines.

An offer of a warm blanket. A referral to a social worker. A kind, “How are you holding up?”

These are remembered more than clinical details.

They tell the co-survivor that someone sees and understands their pain, and they will be cared for, too.

The co-survivor's world is cracked open by the thought of losing the person they love, the responsibilities that now fall on them, and the weight of making decisions while traumatized or grieving.

The illness may not be contained in their body, but they are suffering from it, too.

Co-survivors are navigating trauma of their own.

When a patient faces a critical illness, so do the patient's closest loved ones.

If a person is accompanying someone to an oncology ward or an ICU, their two bodies might be separate, but their lives are most likely intertwined.

Healthcare professionals are trained to focus on the patient during a critical illness.

After all, they inhabit the body that contains the wound, the dysfunction, the disease that threatens their life.

But there’s someone else in the room who has been deeply affected by the very same pathology.

Day 2: 3 Topics I Am Exploring In My Life Right Now I've been thinking a lot about these 3 topics lately:Topic #1: Identity ReconstructionI’ve spent th

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Day 1: Why I'm Getting Back to Writing Online I recently signed up for Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole's cohort-based course, Ship 30 for 30.Here a

Read this and more on my Typeshare Social Blog: https://typeshare.co/kristinflanary/posts/day-1-why-im-getting-back-to-writing-online-uv5f6

Screenshot of an essay titled 'Day 1: Why I'm Getting Back to Writing Online.' The essay discusses the author's enrollment in a course called Ship 30 for 30 by Dickie Bush and Nicolas Cole. It lists reasons for returning to writing, including the need to clarify thoughts, establish a daily writing habit for structure, and raise awareness about co-survivorship. The author expresses intents to explore themes of co-survivorship, caregiving, trauma-informed care, mental health support, and young adult experiences with life-threatening illness over the next 30 days. They invite readers to join in the journey and encourage sharing of questions and stories.

It's time. 👩‍💻

Teared up at @lglaucomflecken.bsky.social & @glaucomflecken.bsky.social written reflection on his 2020 cardiac arrest.
“Even if our individual memories are stuck in our own heads, the trauma – and the healing – are collective.”
Such an imp truth for patients AND healthcare workers.
#adverseevents

YouTube video by The Glaucomfleckens Fighting Fentanyl Myths with Dr. Ryan Marino

I had a great time talking with 2 of the best people on social media - the most badass duo of @lglaucomflecken.bsky.social and @glaucomflecken.bsky.social - about why fighting misinformation still matters! And of course, fentanyl fentanyl fentanyl. Cause we are sadly not done hearing about fentanyl.

Thinking about physician well-being a lot lately. #Medsky, what would have to be true for you to experience less burnout, depression, anxiety, etc.? Even if it is impossible, I’m curious what it would be.

I feel very lucky to have heard @lglaucomflecken.bsky.social speak today. She told the incredibly powerful and moving story of saving her husband’s life with humor and tenderness. The whole office was in tears. Co-survivors are lucky to have her as an advocate.

This is so kind, thank you!

It’s time to get angry.

Oh, not that one. I am referring to “quiet” in a healthcare setting.

Quiet. If healthcare workers say it’s quiet during a shift, it’s jokingly-not-jokingly considered tempting fate.

Is there a term that comes to mind for things you’re not supposed to do or say in medicine? For example, “the Q-word” #medsky

Not quite yet, but she’s a huge fan of @neildegrassetyson.com

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😆 Nothing like teenage angst at the holidays

This kid. She’s 12. 😳

Podcast - Glaucomflecken Knock Knock, Hi! “Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens” dives into the highs, lows, and WTFs of healthcare. Whether you’re in the medical field, live with a healthcare worker, or broke your arm o...

You can listen to @glaucomflecken.bsky.social @lglaucomflecken.bsky.social 's podcast Knock Knock Hi: glaucomflecken.com/podcast/ here!

Health Insurance Claim Denied? See What Insurers Said Behind the Scenes Learn how to request your health insurance claim file, which can include details about what your insurer is saying about you and your case.

Health insurance claim denied? See what insurers said behind the scenes.

Published May 2023 w/ @capitolforum.bsky.social

My favorite part is obviously seeing @lglaucomflecken.bsky.social & @glaucomflecken.bsky.social

But the next best part is explaining to my non-med husband why/who people are wearing helmets and 🦄 headbands

#WifeAndDeath

vitamin d not included 😭🎁☀️❄️ #dftba

It's high time for some laughter medicine
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