Hema Bhakta, MD

“I don’t want to be resuscitated. If it’s time, just let me go. As long as it’s OK with my mom.” -13 yo with cancer going on hospice. This has replayed on loop in my head since it happened and will continue to haunt me for years. #pedpc #hapc #hpm #thosewecarry

Please don’t make me choose pickup or delivery to see your online menu, I just need to practice my drive-thru order

Apple slices with peanut butter are so delicious. Why is this never offered in adult environments? Like instead of just sliders & fried brussel sprouts I would like a plate of various apples and nut butters for happy hour.

I’m a simple woman and don’t ask for much. Five meals a day. Nine hours of sleep. A pair of yoga pants, complete solitude, and no social obligations whatsoever.

i cannot stop spending money. I am the primary breadloser of my household

The First Sunrise of Fall from Cleveland, OH

Me to patient: you need to have a good sitting posture when you do your desk job so as to not develop back pain Also me sitting down to finish 13 notes at the end of the day:

Shorts and hoodie weather this week. If you see a Midwesterner smiling and enjoying themselves, leave them be. This is a spiritual time for us.

When you put in a consult note for a patient and the primary team doesn't write that they appreciate your recommendations in their note the next day

Laying in bed every night thinking "Wow, it would be so nice to read before bed." The book is right next to me. I have chosen the book. I have prepared the book. Why can I not pick up the book. Why can I not open the book and read the book. Why is there only Scrolling.

Me, a 3rd year heme/onc fellow, looking at an EKG

What happens in the days after you die? It will be horrible for your loved ones. I just learned about something you can do to make that easier for them: The Green Box Exercise.

i want epic to tell me how many people have read my notes and what their role was

Loved @RegTuckSee talk today “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu” Inspiring talks at the #healthdisparity session today @AYAGlobalCancer Would listen to @JadeGangster for HOURS! #AYACancerCongress #AYACSM