Medical Fiction

A collection of stories drawn from real cases in the US OSHA incident report database or similar sources and therefore entirely realistic, even if seemingly outlandish.

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Shannon, Part 1: Growing a Spine

In this medical fiction tale, after surviving a car crash and defying medical odds, Shannon confronts betrayal and ultimately triumphs over a reckless partner.

Feb 25, 2025

Scrapped: A Radioactive Reckoning

In this grim medical fiction tale, a family profits from scrapping hospital equipment, leading to the deadly truth behind their ill-gotten gains.

Feb 03, 2025

Burned Clean: Drucilla’s Dark Alchemy

In this medical fiction tale, a goth mortician balances life between the dead and living, exacting dark justice on a predatory funeral home business heir.

Jan 10, 2025

Trailer Siege: Conspiracies, Chaos, & Courage in a Clinic

In this medical fiction tale, staff in a makeshift mental health clinic find themselves facing an armed intruder convinced of a sinister conspiracy.

Jan 02, 2025

Silent Night, Icy End

In this medical fiction tale, a weary nurse confronts her ruthless brother, leading to a reckoning that resolves years of family conflict in a fateful twist.

Dec 23, 2024

A Care Facility Comeuppance

In this medical fiction tale, a care facility cleaner juggles workplace challenges and quirky residents while dealing with evil management intent on doing harm.

Dec 13, 2024

Medical Fiction: An Emergency Thanksgiving

In this medical fiction tale, an ED physician at a women’s clinic defends her sanctuary from violent men, using her ED skills and frozen turkey legs to survive.

Nov 25, 2024

Medical Fiction: Lilith & the Secret Clinic

In this medical fiction tale, a journalist's attempt to expose what he believes to be a secret gender-affirming care clinic in a hospital basement turns deadly.

Oct 22, 2024

Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear

In this medical fiction, a pampered heir's anti-antibiotic crusade ends after an encounter with a bear cub renders him a victim of his own misguided beliefs.

Sep 25, 2024

Medical Fiction: Cots, Closets, and Cardiac Arrest

In this medical fiction, a medical student’s reckless, charmed life spirals after a mishap during residency, exploring the clash between privilege and ambition.

Aug 21, 2024

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Medical Fiction

A collection of stories drawn from real cases in the US OSHA incident report database or similar sources and therefore entirely realistic, even if seemingly outlandish.

From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 3

From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 2

From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 1

Shannon, Part 1: Growing a Spine

Scrapped: A Radioactive Reckoning

Burned Clean: Drucilla’s Dark Alchemy

Trailer Siege: Conspiracies, Chaos, & Courage in a Clinic

Silent Night, Icy End

A Care Facility Comeuppance

Medical Fiction: An Emergency Thanksgiving

Medical Fiction: Lilith & the Secret Clinic

Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear

Medical Fiction: Cots, Closets, and Cardiac Arrest

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From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 3

From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 2

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