During the holidays, we should take time to be a little kinder

As I walked into the room, I see my patient lying in bed, eyes closed. His wife of 50-plus years sat in the recliner next to him grasping his right hand. The holiday season was upon us. My patient has spent the better part of the last month in the hospital. His wife was staring at the pretty scenery outside with her weary, tired eyes. It had started snowing this morning. Tiny snowflakes were falling onto the ground creating a delightful pattern all around. It was not so nice inside. My patient lay on the bed with a gaunt look on his cheeks and evidence of his 60-pound weight loss the past three months visible on his light frame. He was jaundiced. 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: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Emergency Medicine Hospital-Based Medicine Source Type: blogs