NPR interviewed doctor Pauline Chen about her book, Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality: "In a series of reflections on the world of modern medicine, a young doctor describes how physicians must deal with the inescapable reality of death, the risks and rewards of emotional involvement, patients' expectations concerning their doctors, and her personal experiences throughout her education, residency, and practice with mortality." Click here to listen to NPR's interview with Dr. Chen.
“Put a bird on your shoulder. That's what the Buddhists do. Just imagine a little bird on your shoulder and every day you say, ‘Is this the day I'm going to die, little bird? Am I leading the life I want to lead? Am I the person that I want to be?’ If we accept the fact that we can die at any time, we'd lead our lives differently. So every day you say, ‘Is this the day?’” ~ from the book "Tuesdays With Morrie" by Mitch Albom
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
NPR: Surgeon writes of death, dying in 'Final Exam'
NPR interviewed doctor Pauline Chen about her book, Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality: "In a series of reflections on the world of modern medicine, a young doctor describes how physicians must deal with the inescapable reality of death, the risks and rewards of emotional involvement, patients' expectations concerning their doctors, and her personal experiences throughout her education, residency, and practice with mortality." Click here to listen to NPR's interview with Dr. Chen.