Winding Down, Facing Up: Insights gained on the road to retirement

Paul Pender

doi:10.4081/qrmh.2019.8572

https://doi.org/10.4081/qrmh.2019.8572

Paul Pender | paul@paulpendermd.com Medical Doctor, Bedford, New Hampshire, United States.

Abstract

Before you can become a good storyteller, you first must be a good listener. Practicing clinical ophthalmology for 38 years allowed me to absorb the stories of my patients. Showing them signs of trust - a firm handshake, a smile, a facial expression of concern - let them know that I was there for them from the beginning. (...)

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