This chapter examines the dynamics of how patients choose to address their physicians, revealing insights into social hierarchies and personal comfort levels. It discusses the implications of naming conventions in professional settings, particularly in the medical and religious contexts, and the resulting perceptions of respect and authority.
Physician Adam Cifu keeps a binder of every patient of his who has passed away. Every once in a while, he opens it and remembers the lives of his past patients. Morbid? Maybe a little. But it's just one of the ways Cifu tries to make his practice of medicine more mindful. In this conversation with EconTalk's Russ Roberts, Cifu explores the human side of medicine and the challenges of being a good doctor.