Humility and humanity is required of us to best respect our patients
Several days ago, I had the opportunity to listen to a lecture by a visiting physician who practices narrative medicine, a medical humanist. She is well-known for bringing a voice to the interactions between doctor and patient, the healing relationship, the unparalleled bond formed between these two individuals. In her talk, she spoke of the “turmoil” that ensues when caring for a patient, caused by the interaction of deep concern …
