Consciousness, Empathy, Self and Wisdom
Empathy is an essential requirement for any physician. Also note that empathy and altruism are characteristics of a “wise physician”. At a time when patients think that physicians value technology more and do not truly understand their suffering, it is important to re-establish the value of empathy in patient-physician relationship. (DeWitt Stetten, a brilliant physician- scientist said that his ophthalmologists were interested in “vision”, not in his blindness). Patients are more likely to comply with treatment regimes when they feel that their physician is empathic. They are more likely to feel comforted and supported by an empathic physician.
HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL SKILLS
A Practical Manual
by (Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, USA)
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I share this quote as the proud daughter of Dr. DeWitt Stetten Jr. He would be very pleased that his wise words are still out there, thanks to the internet.
Mary STETTEN Carson
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Oct 20, 2011 @ 11:56:32
TRUE STORY!
A few months after my grandmother passed away, I awoke to the radio alarm. Had to get ready to go to teach a mixed bag of high-schoolers. The radio was set to some yappy thing so that I wouldn’t be tempted to just lay like a bag of unopened diamonds, and listen to anything wonderful. I rolled over and standing (sort of) next to the bed was my grandmother. I looked straight at her and asked, “What are you doing here?” She replied, “I wanted you to know that I’m always with you.” Then ironically the apparition was gone.
Oddly enough, my aunts have given me my grandmothers sewing things – thimbles, old scissors, and a dress that hangs in my closet. There are days when I hear her voice and I smile. I find great comfort in her wisdom, her laughter, the image of her in my mind’s eye.
How lucky we are to have parents upon whom we can rely for comfort. A toast to Dewitt Stetten, whose wisdom and support is with you always.
Love, hugs, kisses,
Oct 20, 2011 @ 13:20:03
Wise and brilliant father, wise and brilliant daughter. Both wise about the heart.
Oct 20, 2011 @ 18:53:57
Good to hear from you again, wise words indeed from your father.
Love you, sue
Oct 21, 2011 @ 17:37:38
What a wonderful sentiment. You could share them with your “team”. You are in such good hands there. Love hearing how well you are coping. the internet is another instrument for healing.