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Giving a Terminal Diagnosis to a 35-Year-Old Farmworker
Medicine, injustice, and the question that changed everything
Mar 3 • Dr. Max Goldstein
Newborn Home Visit on a Dark Day
Finding joy, purpose, and resistance in the quiet work of caring for families
Feb 12 • Dr. Max Goldstein
Tales from the Exam Room: A Patient & An Ethical Dilemma
Medical ethics, end-of-life care, and the questions medicine often avoids asking.
Feb 5 • Dr. Max Goldstein
The Miracle Dog and the Big Gulp of Vodka
A doctor’s lesson from a 75-year-old widow, her miracle terrier, and the hidden truths behind addiction.
Nov 3, 2025 • Dr. Max Goldstein
The Most Expensive Sandwich in the World.
A $10,000 tuna sandwich
Oct 2, 2025 • Dr. Max Goldstein
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