How a Patient educated his Doctor

One day a 65-year-old gentleman let his young physician know that he came for his annual check-up for the last time. Calming the puzzled guy in a white coat with his soothing voice, the senior citizen had the following to say:

 

"Look, I neither drink nor smoke. Weather permitting, I'll take a long walk, for fresh air if nothing else. I am doing okay. I have no use for this routine visit. Let me come only when I need to. I mean no offense to you or your profession. By the way, I'll keep my Medicare which I earned."

 

The young doctor walked the senior citizen all the way to his car, wishing him all the best. Then he made a quick search on his smart phone. Here's what he found:

In a 1914 landmark case regarding the patient's informed consent, Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo affirmed that "every human being of adult years and sound mind has a right to determine what shall be done with his own body."

 

Now a seasoned MD, the dignified mentor always makes sure that all the rookies under him listen to their patients non-judgmentally.

 

by renqiulan 

 

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