"I have the distinct feeling that the patient in America is becoming invisible. She is unseen and unheard...I gently insist that we go to the bedside, but that is often a place where the team is no longer at ease. I realize what has happened: the patient in the bed is merely an icon for the real patient, who exists in the computer." Dr. Abraham Verghese, physician-writer. One reason we are against bringing a computer to the bedside. At SWL, we focus our attention on the individual patient. At its core, the patient-physician relationship involves a mutual commitment between a patient and her physician to her own well-being. We physicians call this the therapeutic alliance and have plenty of evidence that it is the source of healing... Have a great week everyone!
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:22:48 +0000
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