Physicians will rise to take back the bedside

Art explains medicine by explaining human needs. In December of 2015, Dr. Michael P. Jones wrote a piece that had 27K shares: “We’ve killed the way physicians should be.” It is interpreted that 27K readers or more identified with what Dr. Jones wrote. In his essay, he claimed the identity of a physician was being “killed” by the reality of practice demands. The essay referenced an image of the essence of doctoring seemingly outdated pictured in a painting “The Doctor” by Sir Luke Fildes. In 1877 Sir Luke Fildes’ first son fell ill, and the doctor who tended to him sat at his bedside anxious and unable to help more than to worry and care. The painter and is wife were touched by this deeply. When commissioned to paint any image of his choosing, Sir Luke Fildes created this image of a doctor “doctoring” his loved one. Medicine has evolved by advances away from art and thus humanity. Penicillin was discovered in 1928 and was not used medicinally till 1942. Medicine in 70 years evolved and doctors learned procedure and over 4000 drugs now exist which doctors are asked to know the names, usage, dosage, side effects, and contraindications to. The business of medicine has overshadowed the nature of care and left those with the calling in their hearts confused and disenchanted. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
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