My cold hands met their match

Despite living in Michigan for over 30 years, my cold hands disclose my Southern California origin. As a physician, these cold hands have touched many lives. For my pregnant patients, they usually sigh with relief as I touch their bellies, the coolness of my hands offering them respite from the inferno growing inside them. They smile when I tell them I can feel their baby squirming and how it is laying inside them. And I smile inside that I have the privilege to touch them and their baby. My gynecology patients, even though I warn them, jump in surprise at how cold my hands truly are. Those past menopause, in the midst of a hot flash, wish they could have my cold hands at night to help them combat their night sweats. Others joke with me that they are going to bring me hand warmers next time. For me, I welcome their warm bodies and still, this many years later, I am always a bit taken aback at how warm the touch is. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Physician OB/GYN Source Type: blogs