The Glass Barrier: Navigating the Space Between- Identity, Position, and Bias from the Pediatric ICU Front Desk

Behind every hospital door lies a world few truly see.

The Glass Barrier offers an unfiltered look into the pediatric ICU—not from the bedside, but from the front desk, where humanity, hierarchy, and perception intersect in ways often overlooked. Positioned at the threshold between life-altering decisions and everyday operations, Dr. Dionne A. Taylor recounts the moments that unfold in real time—moments of grief, resilience, bias, and unspoken.

Through deeply personal reflections and professi...