Department: Bedside Stories

The story of one non-compliant diabetic patient who had a lot more going on than the hospital staff realized

An adult daughter writes about waiting for her elderly father to die.

A dad creates a website created to share the stories of autistic children.

The story of growing up with an abusive parent, and breaking the cycle of abuse.

On (un)satisfied staff, shortages, and cycles.

One nurse's struggle with depression … and what she's doing to win the battle.

"You can't measure it quantitatively; you can't verify it with easily reproducible results; you can't stick a label on it and sell it on a shelf."

On (un)satisfied customers, and doing my job.

The story of a generous, dedicated woman who has devoted more than 25 years of her life to helping the developmentally disabled.

As her elderly mother's health declines, a daughter tries to overcome the feeling that she is a small, lost child once again.

For years, Mark thought he had a good understanding of what it meant to be tough. Then his niece was born.

Anne Davis is a nurse ethicist who changed the way nurses think about their role.

A nurse practitioner tries to find the right words to help a 12-year-old rape victim.

A difficult Christmas spent in a hospital nursery, but made better with the support of staff, volunteers, friends, and other new parents.

One relief job, two different patient populations.

On Christmas Eve, a frail, elderly woman teaches a young nurse and mother a lesson about life and Christmas.

Max discusses trying patients and trying patience.

Why one mother decided that home was the best place for her terminally ill son to spend his last days.

After 52 years of marriage, a widow adjusts to the ups and downs of the single life.

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