tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post1525906599315455427..comments2024-03-09T11:08:34.910+02:00Comments on other things amanzi: adopt a new yorkerBongihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12918640034313468627noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-85445264941731822942008-12-09T00:40:00.000+02:002008-12-09T00:40:00.000+02:00There is a saying doing the rounds on email; I've ...There is a saying doing the rounds on email; I've seen it several times: <BR/>To the world you may be just one person<BR/>but to just one person, you may be the world<BR/>Once again Bongi, you astound me.Jabulanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12847825459654555235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-33922754287465200402007-01-30T01:34:00.000+02:002007-01-30T01:34:00.000+02:00Humble... most probably the best word to use in an...Humble... most probably the best word to use in an unwinnable situation, thinking that mankind is able to solve everything but being confronted with the fact that we are only human ; yes, counts for surgeons as wel, who mostly regard the death of their patient as a personal failure instead of a too mixed up 'milieu interne'. <br />"become who you are", Cicero once said... maybe then others will turn your feeling of humbleness into proud and respect towards your person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-11820379333974003632007-01-29T16:15:00.000+02:002007-01-29T16:15:00.000+02:00I am usually just a lurker. I enjoy your stories ...I am usually just a lurker. I enjoy your stories of medical and other things told from somewhere I know very little about. This story was especially touching and I applaud you for taking such an interest in this man - the compassion you showed to him was something he will not soon forget.<br />I can't imagine what he would have done without someone....sad to think.petuniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329221084413499431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-75696383738805371652007-01-09T17:21:00.000+02:002007-01-09T17:21:00.000+02:00What a sad story... That poor guy - you're right, ...What a sad story... That poor guy - you're right, we almost completely forget what it's like to be on the other side of the stethoscope sometimes, so to speak.Intermediates Teaching Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871980752488533645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-42923662653967619612007-01-09T04:17:00.000+02:002007-01-09T04:17:00.000+02:00A moving story, well-told.
I love New York City. ...A moving story, well-told.<br /><br />I love New York City. It has a brewing energy that feels unique and exhilarating. Your friend is but one of a zillion types there...Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-40484794575991760742007-01-08T22:45:00.000+02:002007-01-08T22:45:00.000+02:00Thank-you for telling this story. you're right, we...Thank-you for telling this story. you're right, we do often forget what it must be like on the other side of any medical story. we often have a sense of dread when it comes to having to interact with the patient's family or being the bearer of bad news. we tend to detach ourselves from the situation and feel uncomfortable when the family members begin to grieve. if we bear in mind what they must be going through and that it may indeed be the single most significant moment in their lives, maybe we'll more patient, more understanding and more sensitive. and better doctors for it. and well done for being a friend to this stranger when he really needed one. you're a good man charlie brown.amanzimtotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547897825508141342noreply@blogger.com