Luke Fildes' famous 1891 painting "The Doctor" has some of the same sentiment, the sentiment that being "with" the patient is more important than curing them.
I just passed the 50 year mark as a full-time MD, and the experiences I’ve had similar to the one described here have served to remind me how privileged I’ve been and remain.
Excellent guest post. Very moving; thought provoking. Life-changing.
Such an important story lesson.
Luke Fildes' famous 1891 painting "The Doctor" has some of the same sentiment, the sentiment that being "with" the patient is more important than curing them.
I wonder if this poignant essay could be submitted for publication in JAMA or similar journal.
More people read an average piece on Sensible Medicine than a Piece of My Mind essay in JAMA.
I thought I was reading it in NEJM! You’re right, it should be shared with the larger medical community.
More people read an average piece on Sensible Medicine than a Piece of My Mind essay in JAMA.
Beautiful
A beautiful and spot-on story. Thank you.
I just passed the 50 year mark as a full-time MD, and the experiences I’ve had similar to the one described here have served to remind me how privileged I’ve been and remain.
Thank you so much! Incredibly powerful!