Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #americanmedicineisbroken
Most recents (1)
Medicine is ultimately about relationships. I’m transitioning to GYN only, do a lot of pessaries in the elderly. They’re social visits mostly, we talk about gardens, my kids, their grandkids during these visits. Seriously, these are my favorite type of appts. 1/
I get to know these women well. They get to know me too - I talk about family life, my veggie garden, taking my oldest off to school. They know my vacation plans. They give me advice on dealing w/ a teen boy. 2/
A few of these ladies have transportation issues. If they show up, I see them. Rural areas have little transportation. I have a pt who shows up frequently. No appt, but I will work her in. Last month though, I was out of town when she showed up. And she coded in our office 3/
