“When Less is More, a Caring Physician's Dilemma”

Recently, an instructive commentary in the American Journal of Medicine discussed what qualities are needed to be a “good” physician. Empathy, kindness, and a good knowledge base were emphasized.1 About the same time, another commentary discussed the appropriateness of treating some patients with stable coronary artery disease with intense medical therapy and avoiding referral for coronary stenting. It discus sed the findings of many trials demonstrating the effectiveness medical intervention alone, summarizing data from the COURAGE, ORBITA, and ISCHEMIA clinical trials.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research