tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326725956609171637.post6822663682787112487..comments2024-03-01T00:43:24.860-08:00Comments on sick girl speaks!: Choosing Your DoctorTiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01295361245286822597noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326725956609171637.post-46487692369812648262007-05-05T16:19:00.000-07:002007-05-05T16:19:00.000-07:00What an interesting blog; thank you for sharing yo...What an interesting blog; thank you for sharing your experiences.<BR/><BR/>I've thought a lot about the age of doctors. Being middle-aged, I've decided that a middle-aged MD is the best choice; lots of life and practice experience, but still interested and energetic enough to keep up.<BR/><BR/>I read an interesting study recently though on surgeons who use robotic techniques. Those who were proficient at video games, logging lots of hours twiddling the controls of same, had fewer complications in their surgeries. Presumably they that are enthusiastic video game users are young. So maybe young works best in precision surgeons!<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to being a regular reader here!<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>Femail Docdenverdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574453567392165275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326725956609171637.post-30565620194573495242007-04-19T07:49:00.000-07:002007-04-19T07:49:00.000-07:00Very interesting post. As your post indicates, th...Very interesting post. As your post indicates, the words physicians use are very important. When a physician uses a choice of words or a tone of voice that lacks empathy, this can often increase the patients' anxiety about their health issue substantially. <BR/><BR/>As mentioned in a recently published book (I forget the title, it's about knowing what your doctor is thinking), it's important to realize that doctors are people too, all with different personalities, and that no one doctor will be best for all patients.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post.Dr. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948465953082545747noreply@blogger.com