Like many physicians, my career was initially driven by my quest to become a healer, although I must admit, I really did not know what that meant.
It began as an effort to achieve satisfaction and, yes, the joy of helping people treat their illnesses, much of it with the prescription pad. However, in the early days of my military medical service, I got to know more about what healing meant. I saw patients and their families as well, and had time to counsel, comfort and follow-up on their progress (Read more...)