Andrea L. Brand, MD

November 02, 2016

This family physician would never have believed she'd feel compassion for a murderer. But then, she had a patient who was one.

September 22, 2016

One clinician's encounter with kindness at the department of motor vehicles was just the Rx for burnout that day.

November 04, 2015

Forced to end a marathon athletic quest just short of the finish line, our blogger said it was "okay." She explains why and how it applies to medicine.

September 02, 2015

August 06, 2015

My dermatologist had a gut feeling about a spot on my chest; that feeling saved my life. Code for "gut feeling," please.

July 27, 2015

After a virtual visit offering useful medical advice, I have found the patient more likely to follow up. Isn’t that the essence of primary care?