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1Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University.
Summary
A doctor reflects on a poignant encounter with a worried 13-year-old girl in a waiting room, highlighting the emotional resonance of her familiar, tired eyes and the stark age difference. This experience prompts introspection on the doctor's own life stages.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Medical Humanities
Background:
- A doctor's waiting room encounter.
- A brief interaction with a young patient's daughter.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the emotional impact of patient families on healthcare providers.
- To reflect on the subjective experience of empathy and recognition in a clinical setting.
Main Methods:
- Poetic narrative.
- First-person reflection.
Main Results:
- The doctor experiences a moment of profound recognition and emotional connection.
- The encounter triggers a personal reflection on age and life experience.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals can experience deep emotional resonance from brief patient interactions.
- Personal reflection and empathy are integral to the practice of medicine.
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