With our son just starting medical school, we are sure to be in for plenty of this kind of humor.
Of course, there is a real lesson here — listen to your patient, hear what they have to say and then use your knowledge, wisdom and skill (and seek help when you need more of all three!) to find the best treatment plan.
Health care is a team sport — it starts with the patient and the physician.
Jim Rattray is an award-winning creative professional who has worked extensively in health care, education, corporations and journalism and speaks to marketing and PR audiences on using new tools for public relations, marketing, branding and patient engagement.
The banner photo is of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California. It was taken at sunset from Glacier Point on October 1, 2012.
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