Thoughts from Dr. Garriga

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Inequality

I describe some of my encounters with prisoners

December 11, 2020 No Comments

History

A brief description of eugenics programs in the 20th century.

November 25, 2020 No Comments

Medical Care

“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

May 31, 2020 3 Comments

Medical Care

Dr. Garriga makes a case for universal conscription

July 12, 2017 2 Comments

Medical Care

Cost cutting and efficiency measures may interfere with close relationships

February 8, 2017 3 Comments

Medical Care

The Struggle to Afford and Manage one’s own illnesses in the U.S. can create enough stress to cause additional Health Concerns.

March 6, 2016 8 Comments

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

September 20, 2015 18 Comments

Elder and End of Life Care

A dying woman’s last wish was to be able to see a beach. It was granted.

August 16, 2015 7 Comments

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

August 2, 2015 7 Comments

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

July 26, 2015 9 Comments