Doctors need to be in tune with their patients. Thorough patient histories and observation and a good physical exam are often the difference between an accurate diagnosis and a wasted battery of unnecessary diagnostic tests.
About Dr. Paul Griner
Paul Griner has had a 59-year career in medicine. He is a professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and was a consultant at the Massachusetts General Hospital, senior lecturer at Harvard Medical School, and consultant to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in Cambridge, Mass.
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The Power of Patient Stories
Feel the impact of true, life changing stories, as you expand your critical thinking abilities for a more successful life and career. The Power of Patient Stories is both a valuable teaching tool for medical students and an interesting and informative read for a general audience. It will help patients become more informed and engaged in their medical decisions.
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Beginning in 2014, as many as 30 million people, currently uninsured, will become eligible for health ... Read more! -
Some years ago I went to a Dermatologist to have a skin lesion examined. She had me remove all my clothes and ... Read more! -
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Today I received a call from the daughter of a 90 year old woman who had been hospitalized with a hip ... Read more! -
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I spent my professional life expecting patients to trust me. Here is an example of when I had to trust ... Read more!