“But there are other Christian women scattered over the Sout…

“But there are other Christian women scattered over the Southern States, a very large number of whom have never seen me, and never heard my name, and who feel no interest whatever in me. ‘But I feel an interest in you, as branches of the same vine from whose root I daily draw the principle of spiritual vitality— I do not believe the time has yet come when Christian women “will not endure sound doctrine,” even on the subject of Slavery, if it is spoken to them in tenderness and love, therefore I now address you.”  Angelina Grimke, An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South, 1836. In the passage, Grimke is trying to 

Mary is 75y/o seeing you for severe depression after the une…

Mary is 75y/o seeing you for severe depression after the unexpected death of her husband of 55 years 1 year ago.   Mary has been feeling very tired and fatigued, barely able to bathe and feed herself.  She has no children or family nearby and few friends with whom she associates. Her exam and labs are all within normal limits.  You decide to start her on an antidepressant. When would you want to see Mary again in clinic?

Will a 24 year-old African American male, has a rash on the…

Will a 24 year-old African American male, has a rash on the arm.  The rash began as a dry, scaly “bump” which has spread.  On exam, you note a single, well demarcated, erythematous, scaly annular lesion with central clearing on his arm.  Based on this information only, what would be the MOST LIKELY diagnosis?

A 25 y/o female presents with large erythematous area to her…

A 25 y/o female presents with large erythematous area to her leg (4x8cm).  It started 4 days ago when she scratched her self on a nail from her dining room chair.  Today, she started to feel bad and is having a fever.  The leg hurts more today. The area is very warm and painful to touch, no rash noted. What is your diagnosis?