Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Patient: n. an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment Patient: adj. able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people We ask a lot of patience from our patients. Anyone who’s been a patient knows there are long lines (some […]
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I would say one of the most difficult experiences in my medical school experience was during one specific “standardized patient” interview. We have actors come into our small group sessions to simulate the patient-student interaction. I had made it through most of the year with fairly straightforward interviews: throat pain, chest pain, and making a […]
