Sitting down when talking to a patient

January 2, 2008

One of the most helpful tips I learned as a resident. DB writes about it:

Over my many years of inpatient ward rounds, I have learned the value of sitting down. We teach this concept in ICM (Introduction to Clinical Medicine), but then most role models on inpatient rotations fail to sit down down. Most attendings make rounds standing at the bedside. Most interns and residents stand at the bedside each day as they obtain their history.