
Stranger in a Land of Strangers
“The man you see is an unfortunate wanderer who has strayed here, and now commands our care, since all strangers and beggars come under the

Conscription: Is There a Case for It?
Dr. Garriga makes a case for universal conscription

Draining the Medical Swamp
Cost cutting and efficiency measures may interfere with close relationships

Sickness and Insurance
The Struggle to Afford and Manage one’s own illnesses in the U.S. can create enough stress to cause additional Health Concerns.
On Life’s New Chapters
Way back when I started in practice I joined another physician in a small office. An old-time doctor’s office. No computer. Everything was handled on

Beaches and the End of Life
A dying woman’s last wish was to be able to see a beach. It was granted.
Old Age and Reality
I wish that I didn’t know now What I didn’t know then.” -from Bob Seger’s famous song She came to see me because her lupus
Different Folks
Her children brought her in to see me. She had complained of pain and morning stiffness for months, but she was leery of doctors and