This coming week is going to be one of my favorites. So much going on!Monday: I love this author question because nothing bothers me more than an injured character doing something they shouldn't be able to do-- moments after they are maimed. This post, a realistic view on how a fracture will inhibit this character.Tuesday: I'm crossing over between here and the WordServe Water Cooler. Special announcement and contest!Wednesday and Friday: So honored to have Peter Golden stopping by to discuss his novel Comback Love. A female med student and the...
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
CT asks:I’m working on a short story that takes place in a hospital. The patient is in the room with his family when an orderly shows up. What does this orderly say? Does he introduce himself in a friendly way or is the relationship strictly analytical and dry?How can I avoid clichés when describing this scene? Is a clipboard mandatory? Would they wear scrubs and a stethoscope? Also, what should I avoid in the “doctor-talking”...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
I'm so pleased to host Tanya Goodwin, OB/GYN extraordinaire. She'll be stopping by on a monthly basis to offer her insight into all things medical. Welcome, Tanya!http://www.medicinenet.com/necrotizing_fasciitis/article.htmAs a medical student I was taught about a barrage of diseases, acute and chronic, common and rare. One of the rare was necrotizing fasciitis. Thinking I’d never encounter this deadly disease, I forgot about it until one night as...
Monday, March 26, 2012
Carrie Asks:My novel is set in the US and my MC, who's eighteen, is injured. He's suffering from concussion, blood loss, and hypothermia, and is very weak and quite disorientated. He is, however, conscious and responding, and adamant that he does not want to be treated or taken to a hospital (and the plot requires him not to be). I understand that he'd be able to refuse treatment if he signed a form saying so. My question is, is there a standard...
Saturday, March 24, 2012
How has the week been Redwood's fans?Finally, spring seems to be staying. Warm weather, flowers starting to bloom-- though as a night person the early sunrise is a little problematic. This week:Monday: Author question about refusing medical treatment. You might be surprised by the answer. Can anyone refuse treatment regardless of their medical condition?Wednesday: So excited to have OB/GYN MD Tanya Goodwin as a guest blogger. She will be stopping by every month or so. This post, she's talking about a rare disorder, necrotizing faciitis. These are...
Friday, March 23, 2012
Today, we're concluding Dr. Rita Hancock's guest post on the ten myths of drug addiction. Today, we're finishing the last five. These posts have been a wealth of information. Thanks, Rita.Myth #6:Most addicts have a "favorite" class of drugs to abuse. Crank addicts don't necessarily like barbiturates b/c crank addicts like uppers. They might like cocaine, though, b/c that's also an upper. Myth #7:If you're going to use the term "narcotics," make...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Dr. Rita Hancock, a specialist in pain management, is stopping by Redwood's Medical Edge to discuss the Top Ten Myths about drug addiction. Today, we're covering the first five. On Friday, we'll finish off with the last five.Welcome, Rita!Myth #1:If you claim a character in your story is "addicted," make sure you know the accurate definition of the word. People confuse the terms "physiological tolerance" (meaning your body gets used to the medicine...
Monday, March 19, 2012
Today, I'm pleased to host guest blogger Jason Joyner. Have you ever been confused by certain letters behind health care provider's names? Jason is here to clear that up.Welcome, Jason!When I interviewed for the physician assistant program at my university, the program director offered this scenario to me. "You are working as a PA, and you need to consult with your supervising physician on a patient. You go to the exam room he's in, knock...
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Hello, Redwood's fans! How has your week been treating you?Me? Well, to be honest, a little overwhelmed. Ever had one of those weeks when the tasks keep piling up and treading water would seem like a relief?This is the next two weeks for me but lots of exciting things happening.For you:Monday: Jason Joyner stops by to unravel the mystery of all the mid-level providers. Ever wonder what the difference is between a PA and NP and what those letters mean?Wednesday and Friday: So happy to have Dr. Rita Hancock here to dispel some medical myths....
Friday, March 16, 2012
I'm so pleased to host author Renee Yancy today as she discusses her research into ancient medicine in Ireland. And, as a special treat, if there are 10 or more comments, she is giving away a free copy of her book!Welcome, Renee!In my 5th century historical novel, A Secret Hope, my heroine Ciara is studying to become a druid physician. Having a medical background myself, it was a delight to research ancient medicine in Ireland. Here are some of the...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
I'm so pleased to host Amy Clipston today as she shares her story about being an organ donor.Welcome, Amy!On June 14, 2011, I donated a kidney to a stranger in order to help my husband, Joe, receive a second kidney transplant. I became a kidney donor through a leap of faith. I felt that God had chosen me to be a donor since I've always enjoyed good health and have a common blood type.Kidney disease has been a black cloud over our lives since Joe...
Monday, March 12, 2012
When I hear a reader say: “That’s not realistic; all of that couldn’t happen to one character.” I think, “That reader has skirted through life with little trial.”Spring 2009, a cop barreled into our car, injuring my oldest daughter, my son and myself. My husband and our youngest daughter escaped uninjured. The two kids healed; I suffered a shoulder and cervical injury. Actually, those injuries initially occurred when I was in a bicycle accident (a...
Saturday, March 10, 2012
I'm very excited about this week at Redwood's Medical Edge. Great posts for both contemporary and historical authors.Monday: Ever feel like the crux of a novel is unrealistic? Surely, so many bad things cannot happen to one character. Dianna Benson shares how real people can live through very trying circumstances. I know I've seen this in my own nursing career working with families. When it rains it pours seems to be a real life daily event. Wednesday: Amy Clipston will share her real life story about being a kidney donor. This post is amazing...
Friday, March 9, 2012
James Pence concludes the miraculous story of Nate Lytle. Hope you'll check out his novel, More God.Welcome back, James!Part 2The doctors called Nate Lytle’s injury “non-survivable”.Nate Lytle, a 24-year-old surfer from Victoria, Texas sustained a severe head injury in a fall from a ten-foot ladder. When the doctors did a CAT scan, they discovered the extent of his injuries:· He had a softball-sized...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I'm pleased to host James Pence today who talks about his writing experience with a family whose child suffered a traumatic brain injury and had a truly miraculous recovery.Welcome, James!Part 1Like many others, over the last year I’ve closely followed the story of Gabrielle Giffords. Her recovery from a gunshot wound to the head has been nothing less than remarkable. However, Congresswoman Giffords’ story was of special interest to me because...
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