Search results for "Self-Examination"
More than just a dischargist: A moment of connection
An encounter with a self-aware patient reminds the writer why he went into medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/selfexam.htm
15 Oct 2013
The fine art of listening
Every patient has a story, and listening to it might just reveal a diagnosis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/09/selfexam.htm
15 Sep 2013
When the best discharge may not be enough
The author shares his regret over not following up with a patient from years ago.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/selfexam.htm
15 Jun 2013
Embracing humility
The author discusses why he believes humility is one of the key attributes of an excellent physician.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/04/selfexam.htm
15 Apr 2013
From dysphagia to euphoria
Patients and physicians can define a ##ldquo;good outcome##rdquo; very differently.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/03/selfexam.htm
15 Mar 2013
Illness as a teacher
Over the weeks of his hospital stay, I had the opportunity to know Mr. P not only as a patient but as a friend, a dreamer, a fighter and a witty, compassionate individual.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/10/selfexam.htm
15 Oct 2012
The snake and I
The author details the aftermath of his encounter with a rattlesnake (or snakes).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/02/selfexam.htm
15 Feb 2012
The thin callus of experience
Debra wanted to know why I was at work on a holiday. I told her I had come in for her.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/12/selfexam.htm
15 Dec 2011
The physician as patient
Learning the science is easy. Learning what is actually important is so much more difficult.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/12/self.htm
15 Dec 2010