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Thursday, March 18, 2004None of the training I received in medical school, residency, fellowship, or practice had taught me how to reply to Anna. And although I am religious, I consider my beliefs and prayers a private matter. Should I sidestep Anna's request, in effect distancing myself from her at a moment of great need? Or should I cross the boundary from the purely professional to the personal and join her in prayer? His essay is an examination of the inadequacies of medical education in dealing with the spectrum of religious beliefs and how they affect our patients. But, in moments like this, it isn't so much a theological validation that patients want. It's simply a human connection. The appropriate response is to reach out, touch her hand or arm, and say, "Yes, I will pray for you." Even if the doctor's an atheist. posted by Sydney on 3/18/2004 08:32:00 AM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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