Ted Jablonski
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 8/30/2026
Dr. Grandpa
Being a parent can teach you a lot as a physician—but what about being a grandparent? - 8/17/2026
The danger in labelling patients
Making accurate assumptions is one of a physician’s superpowers. But recent events brought back memories of a patient who didn’t fit the (unflattering) labels I gave her. - 7/26/2026
Berlin Pride attack
I have a nephew in Berlin. He is gay. He was at this Christopher Day Parade with his husband. I emailed him immediately expressing my condolences and to check on him. - 7/19/2026
‘Why don’t you search Alice in Wonderland Syndrome on the Mayo Clinic website’
On communicating with patients, effective and less effective medical analogies, and the question of whether e-bikes and using AI are ‘cheating.’ - 6/28/2026
The doctor as gatekeeper
Physicians didn’t go to med school to become barriers to care, yet controlling access can carry a significant ethical burden. - 6/21/2026
Summer medicine comes at you fast!
Time to review some of my brushes with summer risks and ailments. - 4/14/2026
Chart personalities: Reminiscing about the tangible world of paper charts
I am a relatively early adopter of new technology, so it's amusing to write this blog reminiscing about my low-tech past. - 4/12/2026
The golden era of medicine is dead. Let’s build the next one.
These physician archetypes can no longer survive. This collective loss of identity deserves our grief—but we need to figure our what a resilient MD actually looks like today.
