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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsIt's funny how much of my job is simply telling patients that they're not going to die from it.
"Ah, it's fine. Take this as directed, and it'll make you feel better. But you're going to be all right."
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It's funny how much of my job is simply telling patients that they're not going to die from it. (Original Post)
Aristus
Jun 2019
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3catwoman3
(24,072 posts)1. I regularly dispense parental peace of mind...
...in my job, or absolution of parental guilt.
When I know a parent has a decent sense of humor, and the child has something that just needs supportive care while "waiting it out," I tell parents to use my favorite prescription - "benign neglect." It's free, has no side effects, and usually works if you use it long enough.
Aristus
(66,478 posts)2. Best cure there is for 'panicky parent syndrome'.
I get a lot of calls from panicky parents when I'm on call.
Wounded Bear
(58,743 posts)3. As the youngest of sick kids, I got a lot of that...
sl8
(13,949 posts)4. And yet, so far you've refrained from telling me that I'm going to be all right.
If I were a paranoid sort, I might read too much into that.
And (I hope this doesn't seem too forward of me) I've yet to receive any of that "feel better" stuff. I suspect that this might account for me not feeling better.
Aristus
(66,478 posts)5. I say 'better', not 'high as a kite'.