"Rituals are about transformation, the crossing of a threshole, and in the case of the bedside exam, the transformation is the cementing of the doctor-patient relationship, a way of saying: 'I will see you through this illness. I will be with you through thick and thin.' It is paramount that doctors not forget the importance of this ritual" - Abraham Verghese
A dental student's journal.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Came across an incredible TED Talk on a friend's wall about the physical exam. Dr. Verghese's ideals can and should be taken into account with regard to our head, neck and oral exams. Love this.
"Rituals are about transformation, the crossing of a threshole, and in the case of the bedside exam, the transformation is the cementing of the doctor-patient relationship, a way of saying: 'I will see you through this illness. I will be with you through thick and thin.' It is paramount that doctors not forget the importance of this ritual" - Abraham Verghese
"Rituals are about transformation, the crossing of a threshole, and in the case of the bedside exam, the transformation is the cementing of the doctor-patient relationship, a way of saying: 'I will see you through this illness. I will be with you through thick and thin.' It is paramount that doctors not forget the importance of this ritual" - Abraham Verghese
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