The content of this blog, The Black Cloud, is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Although I am a fully licensed (MD - I pinky promise) and board-certified medical professional, the information presented here does not constitute, nor should it even be a substitute for, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am not your doctor, and anything read here or shared with you by others does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

Individuals should always consult a healthcare provider for any medical concerns or before making any decisions related to his/her own health. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate professional care.

To fully protect patient confidentiality, any stories or situations shared on this website have been anonymized and with key details altered or changed. While they may be based on real events or people, they are not the full or complete truth. As Tim O’Brien wrote in The Things They Carried: “A thing may happen and be a total lie; another thing may not happen and be truer than the truth.” So any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Lastly (and hopefully obviously), the views and opinions expressed on this blog are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer(s), hospital(s), friends, family, or any other organization. I am solely responsible for the content published here.

- Doc