what's in a name

June 29, 2014

chronic kidney disease, dialysis, ethics in healthcare

Maybe it’s just a manifestation of my southern roots, but I always introduce myself to patients as Dr. Grubbs and I always refer to them as Mr. Such-and-such or Ms. Whomever. Admittedly, this felt a bit strange with 20-something year old Karl Washington.

Vanessa Grubbs

June 21, 2014

chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant, no dialysis, shared decision-making

bitch, i don't know you

Vanessa Grubbs

June 21, 2014

chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant, no dialysis, shared decision-making

Some years ago, the San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) ER staff printed up really cool T and sweatshirts that read: San Francisco General Hospital—As Real As It Gets.

Vanessa Grubbs

May 31, 2014

chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant, shared decision-making

mixed blessings

Vanessa Grubbs

May 31, 2014

chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant, shared decision-making

Chronic kidney disease, I’ve come to believe, is both a blessing and a curse.

Vanessa Grubbs

May 25, 2014

dialysis, no dialysis

first ever

Vanessa Grubbs

May 25, 2014

dialysis, no dialysis

“Acid-base abnormalities and electrolytes.” “Pathophysiology.”

These were the words the group of ten fellows repeated over and over again when I asked the question, “Why did you go into nephrology?”