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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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

Medical Fiction: Joe and the German Ruby

In this medical fiction, a trophy hunter and staunch advocate of personal freedom unknowingly shatters a young couple's dream, sparking nightmarish results.

Aug 07, 2024

Medical Fiction: Zoe’s Breakthrough

Dental assistant Zoe endures abuse until a desire to learn and a kind boss spark her self-worth, but will standing up for herself mean bringing others down?

Jul 23, 2024

Medical Fiction: Brad's BBQ Blast

In this medical fiction, a prickly CIO's 4th of July hospital staff BBQ spirals into chaos when a mischievous little girl ignites more than just sparklers.

Jul 11, 2024

Medical Fiction: Cookies, Cutlery, and a Kitchen Crime

In this medical fiction, Hildi's misfit cookies spark a unique friendship with chef Mindy, and dramatic kitchen confrontations build a bond beyond baking.

Jun 12, 2024

Medical Fiction: Memorial Day and a Flag Misfortune

Dr. Leesa Cornell, CMO, confronts Benjamin Huffman, insurance executive, at a Memorial Day picnic, where tensions rise over insurer policies and ED crowding.

May 24, 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.

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Medical Fiction: An Emergency Thanksgiving

Medical Fiction: Lilith & the Secret Clinic

Medical Fiction: Jiff & the Biotic Bear

Medical Fiction: Cots, Closets, and Cardiac Arrest

Medical Fiction: Joe and the German Ruby

Medical Fiction: Zoe’s Breakthrough

Medical Fiction: Brad's BBQ Blast

Medical Fiction: Cookies, Cutlery, and a Kitchen Crime

Medical Fiction: Memorial Day and a Flag Misfortune

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Preparing for Deductibles to Reset, Part 1: Staff Training & Patient Communication

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