The Glauc Blog

Between the two of us, we’ve got a lot to say about healthcare, humanity, and humor. Here’s where we take deep dives into all of those topics – and more.

Featured Blog Posts

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How To Be Patient

Featured Blog Posts

Testosterone Replacement

How Dr. Glaucomflecken Balanced Testosterone Replacement After Testicular Cancer

The Two Things Nurses Want Doctors To Know(2)

The Two Things Nurses Want Doctors To Know

Change Healthcare Cyberattack

The Hidden Fallout: How The Change Healthcare Cyberattack Is Impacting Healthcare

Healthcare

Weird medical stories, insurance rants, and our honest thoughts on life in medicine – we’ve got it all.

Change Healthcare Cyberattack
The Hidden Fallout: How The Change Healthcare Cyberattack Is Impacting Healthcare
Discover the hidden fallout of the Change Healthcare cyberattack and its impact on the healthcare system. Learn about the ransomware attack, the crisis it has caused, and the role of Change Healthcare in the healthcare payment cycle. Join the conversation about this incident and share your experiences.
Kick Burnout's Butt
How Human Connection Can Kick Burnout’s Butt
Human connection is critical for the health and well-being of all people. We're looking at you, healthcare professionals. 👀 Yep, you're a human, too. 😊
Botox Throwdown
Botox Throwdown: First Medical Use Of Botox
Turns out there's a bit of a rivalry going on between at least one ophthalmologist and one dermatologist when it comes to claiming the Botox throne.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest changed our lives forever. Now, we’re dedicated to raising awareness, sharing education, and advocating for co-survivors and bystanders.

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3 Actions To Address The SCA Survival Disparity In Communities Of Color
Bridging the gap in CPR access with culturally competent instruction and access to AEDs in communities of color.
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What The Heart?! Recognizing Cardiac Arrests, Heart Attacks, & Strokes
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The Meaningful Thing that One Paramedic Did During My Husband’s Medical Emergency

Co-Survivorship

Advocacy and education through raw, honest storytelling.

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Avoid These 10 Mistakes: Supporting Co-Survivors In Medical Emergencies
Discover the 10 mistakes healthcare professionals make with co-survivors in medical emergencies and learn how to provide better support.
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The Unspoken Trauma Of Adverse Patient Events
Healthcare professionals often suffer in silence after a serious adverse patient event, but understanding the concept of the Second Victim is the first step toward healing. 💔
Compassionate Clinician in One Easy Step
How To Be A Compassionate Clinician In One Easy Step

Podcasts

Take a closer look at topics from our podcast.

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How To Be Patient
The Two Things Nurses Want Doctors To Know(2)
The Two Things Nurses Want Doctors To Know
Discover the two important things nurses want doctors to know in healthcare. Understand the power doctors have to amplify nursing voices and bring positive change.
Dr. Antonio Webb: Military, Medicine, & Mentorship
Military, Medicine, And Mentorship
Discover the incredible journey of Dr. Antonio Webb, a top orthopedic surgeon and mentor. He defied the odds and overcame adversity to make a difference in medicine. Learn how he leveraged the military and became an inspiration to future doctors.
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