Saturday, September 8, 2012

The Problem with V.I.P. Patients

I came across the following article about VIP patients in teaching hospitals, and I must say that I agree with Seligman-

http://www.atrium-magazine.com/2011/05/bad-education/#more-4406

As a medical student, I often got the impression that it was the norm to "cater" to VIPs while "dealing" with the other patients.  We must remind ourselves that all patients are VIPs deserving of our best efforts. (Yes, even the ones who test our patience... relentlessly at times).

TGI

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