Each attending physician has a few interns, residents and students by their side learning the trade and hopefully bedside manners. Some are as young as 22 years old to 28. They all look like kids to us middle aged folks. There were a couple who had little hospital experience and it showed. I gently did explain to one of my Dr.'s for their own good. They need to know these things. One poor fellow fell into my bed with nervousness. I giggled and then squinted eyes in wonder. Another did not read my chart, had a language barrier and we thought he was asking "what are the symptoms of lupus" when in fact he was asking "what are your symptoms with lupus". All cleared up now? For the most part the young dr.'s to be were very intelligent, thoughtful, provocative and had good bed side manners. They were prepared. two really stood out on my mind. I will mention no names. One Dr. on the floor was very attentive and invested and we loved his sincerity. Doug's humor can be askew after weeks of little or no sleep and very bad food.All in all a teaching university is very important in shaping these young minds and hearts. One patient can change their entire perspective and it is my wish to be a part of that change. The diet and nutrition is next.
