Category: The Patient Experience
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She “Booped” Me
It is a routine Thursday of clinic work. Cold and cough, follow up for diabetes and hypertension, shoulder pain, and general physicals. Phone calls, prescription refills, and records are coming in steady, but not overwhelming. My nurse let me know that my next patient is ready. I take a moment to smooth back my hair…
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Surviving the Awkward
The doctor-patient relationship requires a lot of trust. From my side of the table, I listen to patient concerns trying to pull out pertinent information and build a story that leads me to a diagnosis. From the other side of the table, the patient needs a safe space to share their private concerns. There is…
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