Tag: empathy
Hold Still and Let the Healing Begin
Entering medical school and admiring every aspect of it. A moment you had dreamt of , the joy of achieving the biggest aim of your [more…]
Dear Doctor, Are You Strong Enough to be Vulnerable?
I am a doctor. I am supposed to exude strength of magnanimous proportions. I am expected to sign a death certificate without an iota of [more…]
Medicine: A Whorl of Excitement, Demands and Challenges
It was her second day at medical school. She was nervous yet excited, and was cherishing the moments while walking through the corridors, along with [more…]
Fighting Holmes- Heart over Brain, Empathy over Sympathy
I have always wanted to be Sherlock Holmes. So when it came to choosing a field, I chose medicine. The idea of solving problems that [more…]
What is Keeping Our Patients Away?
“Number 35”, the receptionist called out. Mr. Ali and his wife entered the doctor’s room. The doctor said his general greetings and addressed them, “Mr. Ali, [more…]
