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Make the best of Autumn colors.

Is "STRONG WORK" the best compliment one can receive in Medicine? How do others compare? #graphicmedicine

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Going to the doctor can be tough Some kids have anxiety Some have sensory issues Some on the #autism spectrum are overwhelmed For some all of the above In such times, it can be best to back up…and find a different way to get the day’s information. #Graphicmedicine #pediatrics

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With the Rise of our #AI Assistants, we might anticipate THEIR discovery that is the hell of 21st century phone trees…and reduce them to a similar plea we humans have long turned to.

Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

As those who get farm shares know, the splendid bounty of summer veggies is OVER. Hello late fall tubers.

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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Results of a competition Vs a medical exam? Words matter: It all depends on context. As here. #graphicmedicine

October starts are in the pitch dark, but the headlamp reveals the glowing eyes of raccoons and opossums til sunup. Then: the leaves pop! #morningpaddle

Another round of...can you spot the specialist? #graphicmedicine

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Pondering #MedSchool? The journey is a long one. It's a mistake to think one can defer all of life’s offerings (friends, family, etc) until you get the “MD”. Living your life/being good to those who love and support you...choose THAT, whatever path you choose. #graphicmedicine

Will #AI powered clinicians of the near future be able to capture the magic of human connection, and the magic of physician to patient handholding during times of illness? #graphicmedicine

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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Pet grooming has achieved a level of spa like pampering that makes me wonder when they’ll expand their offerings to new populations…

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#Toddlers at play- as it resembles something of a (literal) collision of beings with clashing agendas and varying communications skills sorting out their wants and priorities. Victory tends to go to those more verbal only some of the time. it ain’t pretty. #graphicmedicine

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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

When there is a predetermined outcome. #catsky

Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Littlest dog continues to become ever more obsessed about ALL of the cat’s habits, movements, and whereabouts…

Reset: Let’s make the Joy of Medicine contagious, shall we? #graphicmedicine

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Do we love babies so automatically because they love to look at us so much? #pediatrics.

The power of observation: The seasoned PCP knows to make a diagnosis using all tools available #pediatrics #graphicmedicine

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Look… a glass. Who are you here? (in praise of #kidlogic)

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TIme to play! Can you spot the young Rheumatologist? #graphicmedicine

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At the candy bar each October Pre #Halloween.

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O, the alchemy of clinic scheduling. Most people keep their appointments & arrive on time(or close). THEN there are the hardcore no show-ers, those who fill up slots with appts made, changed, redone on the fly & cancelled even minutes before they are due. Those folks keep us-busy #graphicmedicine

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The terrified fascination with what the cat will do next continues…and the inability to look away only increases with time.

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Never underestimate the power of the doorway assessment. You can collect a great deal of data re: interaction (or lack of it) between a child and parent, the activities each chooses, and how they respond to being in a strange place. It can inspire some key insights #pediatrics

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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

tech affects all of us a little differently.

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Thank god it’s friday—Happy weekend!

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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Safe to say, little dog is paparazzi, pantwetting level obsessed with our elder cat. Every. Single. Day.

Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Clinic doodle: hey kids, look up and be here IRL…it’s an amazing world out there! #graphicmedicine

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#PatientCommunication - we have much to learn on how to convey #complex #info meaningfully- and keep it fresh n real. #healthcare #talk #pcp

Pain scales are in vogue…but still need improvement, as even ‘number’ or emoji scales can be distractingly subjective. #graphicmedicine

Theoretical Diagnostic Trifecta: the fear of peeing an unnatural hue of urine after consuming a meal of asparagus and beets=Parauresis due to beeturia and asparagusic acid. (Pearl: it is much more likely to smell like asparagus than to combine to a brown color) #graphicmedicine

Have some compassion for our tree friends…they are going through a lot this time of year. #autumnvibes🍁

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Bonus clip: the glory of otterspotting! #morningpaddle

Dark starts lead to frantic goose meetups thence to otter antics. A banner fall day on the river! #morningpaddle

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Time for your meeting at Zoom O’clock #worklife

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Time to play… Spot the future specialist! #graphicmedicine

Stealthily she approaches her prey for the attack, terror mixed with excitement. Then, in a flash of fangs and claws, the alpha dog quickly becomes a gamma chickenpants…and beats a panicked retreat. Lynx 1, Bindi 0.

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Good mentors DO happen in healthcare. Find ‘em. Keep ‘em. #graphicmedicine

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Are there misadventures with Bad Mentors? How much time you got? #meded #graphicmedicine

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Bad Sign: what if #FakeNews makes its way into Healthcare? #graphicmedicine

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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Real life stories: 3 Laws of Residency #graphicmedicine

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Good to remember that over the centuries, much about the practice of medicine has NOT changed. Take the complaints about documentation, for example. #graphicmedicine

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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Would adding #AI to an electronic health record…would that be a good thing? #graphicmedicine

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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Teaching kids how to swallow pills: Have the child place a pill or capsule on their tongue with water at the ready. Then, as the acrid taste hits their taste buds, a big gulp of water will (hopefully help them gulp it down). Caveat: don’t wear nice shoes! #pediatrics #graphicmedicine