What would you do if . . .

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

What would you do if . . .

. . . a child approaches with a terrible-looking rash?

. . . your wife is in labor and no help is available?

. . . you develop chest pain and cannot breathe?

This page will link to others featuring possible medical scenarios after an Armageddon event.  After comments have been received for a few days, Doc Cindy will add her own thoughts on how she might handle the situation.  Other health professionals are encouraged to contribute.

Feel free to submit a scenario of your own in the comment block below.

1. Chest pain in the middle of the night 

2.  All alone with a wife in labor (link pending)

3.  Child approaches with a terrible rash (link pending)

About Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

CYNTHIA J KOELKER , MD is a board-certified family physician with over twenty years of clinical experience. A member of American Mensa, Dr. Koelker holds degrees in biology, humanities, medicine, and music from M.I.T., Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and the University of Akron. She served in the National Health Service Corps to finance her medical education.
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