White People with Money: Class, Free Markets & Race in Medicine
Medical ethics state that everyone be treated equally, but the pressures of the free market and individual prejudices often bend that ethic. Part of the... Read More
Neighborhood Class Divisions and Hope for the Future
On Halloween in my neighborhood, kids come around dressed as princesses, super heroes and ghosts – nothing that would be offensive based on class, race... Read More
Psychiatry and the Imposition of Upper Middle Class Values
Psychiatrists do not have objective tests to confirm their diagnoses. They are often imposing Upper Middle Class values on their patients and then calling it... Read More
Memorial Day: It’s the Least Wealthy Who Serve and Suffer the Most in War
“People like us don’t have children in the military”. I come in contact with a lot of military families. What is notable is the majority... Read More
Crossing the Gap in 5 Minutes
How can a physician easily work with the poor and earn their respect, trust, and affection? The key is feeling genuine respect. I have worked with... Read More