- January 5, 2009
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Cynical humor directed towards patients, it is mostly about the culture
by Dr Shock in Dr Shock MD PhD
Patients can say and do funny things no matter how ill or even depressed they are. Medical students are often surprised to find that patients often respond to humor, even in discussions of the most serious consequence. Good humor can promote a conversation with a patient and it can be a bedside skill worth acquiring. [...]... Read more »
Delese Wear, Julie M Aultman, Joseph Zarconi, & Joseph D Varley. (2009) Derogatory and cynical humour directed towards patients: views of residents and attending doctors. Medical Education, 43(1), 34-41. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2923.2008.03171.x
Ronald Berk. (2009) Derogatory and cynical humour in clinical teaching and the workplace: the need for professionalism. Medical Education, 43(1), 7-9. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2923.2008.03239.x
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