Wes Ely On “Every Deep-Drawn Breath”
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Doctors, Do You Need to Write in Your Diaries?
The hand written notes remind me that my patients have a life beyond their ice room, filled with moments and people that are important to them. I hope i teach on rounds to the medical students in the interns or residents, that i say, you need to write in this diary for yourself too. This is a point where you can actually be selfish and realize that you are going to gain as a physician by writing in this person's diary. It's part of the way you serve other people, is by getting connected at this level, not just writing for an antbiotic.
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