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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology

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First do no harm...

Yap Yew Chong¹, Evelyn Mensah

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Watford General Hospital, Hertsfordshire, United Kingdom. eyapyc@gmail.com

Australian Family Physician

|August 7, 2007

Summary

In ophthalmology, overlooking the whole patient can lead to errors. Always consider a patient's full medical history before any procedure to uphold the "first do no harm" principle.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Ethics

Background:

Ophthalmology training emphasizes thorough patient evaluation.
The principle of 'first do no harm' is central to medical practice.

Observation:

Clinicians may be tempted to take shortcuts despite experience.
A recent clinical case highlighted the importance of past medical history.

Findings:

Incomplete patient assessment can occur in routine ophthalmology.
Past medical history is crucial for safe patient care.

Implications:

Emphasizes holistic patient care in ophthalmology.
Reinforces the need for comprehensive patient evaluation to prevent iatrogenic harm.

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