Terri’s Problem
After losing her balance and falling at home a couple of times, Terri took a tumble from the top of the stairs and landed on her head. The head CT showed both subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhages. She was a trauma transfer to a larger hospital for neurosurgery. I’ve never met anyone who was proud of the fact that a life of drinking had destroyed their liver. It’s a regret they must live with and most…
Cecil’s Story
I received permission from Cecil to tell this story. It’s with gratitude to my former patient and new friend that I’m reporting on the recent events of his life. To say that Cecil Leadinghorse was an alcoholic is an understatement. By the data collected through the state department of social services and local hospitals, Cecil was the most troublesome alcoholic in the state of Washington. Prior to 2008, nearly every paramedic, firefighter, and emergency room…