1. The Time When,….

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    October 7, 2014 by The Jailhouse Doc

    This is not so much a blog post as it is a list of all the zany things I hope …
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  2. When an Inmate Dies

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    October 6, 2014 by The Jailhouse Doc

    I just found out today that somebody died.  An inmate. A patient.  I feel a wide range of emotions.  A …
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  3. On Suicide- mostly the threatening of it, but suicide nonetheless

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    August 13, 2014 by The Jailhouse Doc

    Yesterday Robin Williams hanged himself successfully, and passed on.  And America is in mourning, because come on, we’re about as …
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  4. On Getting What You Deserve: Part 1

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    July 24, 2014 by The Jailhouse Doc

    I cried with an inmate yesterday.  We were lamenting the fact that he just found out he has a very …
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  5. Convulsions

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    May 16, 2014 by The Jailhouse Doc

    The jail induces convulsions of all kinds, be they epileptic seizures, panic attacks, pseudoseizures, malingering, or nauseated dry heaves induced …
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  6. Reflections on Reconciliation: How Rwanda and My Patients Mess Me Up

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    April 7, 2014 by The Jailhouse Doc

    I have just been reminded by countless thoughtful and sobering articles that this week marks the twenty year anniversary of …
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  7. Abortionomics

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    February 18, 2014 by The Jailhouse Doc

    “Yeah, probably.” More than five. Abortions. So many thoughts right now. So here they are. She sat awkwardly, trying to …
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