Department: Bedside Stories

While working with MSF, a Canadian doctor sees that a world of difference exists between her original view of "hospital" and that which others experience.

A touching encounter between a teen and a frightened 5-year-old as they both undergo treatment in an infusion center.

Illness, death, humor, and a happy ending – this true story has it all.

A writer talks to her friend about his life with Alzheimer's.

A woman recounts the story of her family members' battles with cancer, and the hospice nurse who touched their hearts.

Trying to understand the life – past and present – of an elderly person.

As her daughter undergoes brain surgery, a woman gains strength and support from strangers around the world.

A hospice nurse ensures that a birthday is special for a patient's wife.

A daughter tells the story of her mother's change from being a strong, loving, proud woman, to a person bereft of smiles, laughter, and dignity as Alzheimer took its hold.

A writer tells of her sister's experience of epilepsy, from her diagnosis at age 13.

Dying with dignity seems like a simple request – Dr. Balfour Mount wants to make sure it really is.

Security staff expect to have to deal with troublemakers, but not one like Emily.

After unexpectedly losing her grandfather, a woman experiences an even more unexpected visit.

When admitting ignorance pays off.

While trying to help at the site of an accident, a nurse gets into a dangerous encounter of her own.

You've heard of It Came from Beneath the Sea, From Hell it Came, and It Came From Outer Space. Now, It Came From the Bedside Table!

Max's early experiences with drug companies, while part of middle management.

From old proverbs to today's bloggers, what do people say about healthcare?

The first two days behind the steel doors of the psych ward brought two very different visitors.

Is lemon pie the same as breakfast? Find out when it could be.