Tea and crumpets?

The Revolution is, of course, re-evolving. As I enter a new phase in my life, so too should The Revolution enter its own new phase. Thus, I begin by talking about the ideal rural, medical practice. I began watching the "brit-com" Doc Martin. They serve tea in the doc's office. Good idea! Also, the ideal office would be located within my home. Logistics and health departments are probably somewhat inhibitory.
Now for the real juice. Obamacare allows for a payment structure for "Independence at Home Organizations." These are medical teams that would provide care to homebound patients within their homes. Sort of like home health nursing etc., but this involves all healthcare professionals. House calls have, in several studies, shown to be immensely beneficial to elderly and at-risk patients. They are not exposed to healthcare environments (and the accompanying bugs), they do not have to get out, risking injury and, being more comfortable in their own homes, they are more likely to speak openly, listen without distraction and integrate treatment plans into their home lives. Additionally, being in the home allows the physician an opportunity to assess the home environment - certainly an integral part of a person's health.

Yes, I realize the new revolution seems slightly more boring. It won't always be so.
Love,
The Revolution

Resurrection

If it works for teenage girls, perhaps it will work for me. . .


Dear Diary,

Today, I write to you from application limbo. We are now in the 9th month of this (probably) 13 month process. All interviews are done - it is out of my hands, for now.

The hardest part about it is that everyone has their opinions, and many share them freely. Except for Hayley. She doesn't. . . well, she does, but it goes like this: "Colorado would be fun, Rockford is cold, but the program is very interesting and Mizzou. . . you said it was a good fit, so. . ." This is actually very similar to my opinions, which means that her input only worked to reinforce my uncertainty.

Of course, none of these opinoins matter yet. As of now, I am still only accepted to SLU and U of I. Not doing U of I if it's not RMED, so there really is no limbo - no decision to be made right now. It's all in my head.

But it IS in my head, and I can't get it out.

I LOVE Colorado. Ten days after the interview and I'm still on a Rocky Mountain High. I can't help but hope that I'll get that phone call next week - even if it is half a country away.

I remember my impressions of Missouri. The camaraderie there, the learning environment, the sexy hospital and gadgets.

RMED feels like home. As annoying and archaic as U of I and the state of Illinois are, I could tolerate them for the sake of RMED.

Alas, limbo proceeds. . .