Comments on: Everyone Is Rational

By: Dulce

Dulce — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:39:04 +0000

Alex, I’m touched by your skillful handling of your patient’s health crisis. But I’m also touched by your ability to respect other people’s (non-violent) religious beliefs (I’m referring to the Jehovah’s Witnesses). Too many people are inclined to dismiss their ideas as “primitive,” “cultish,” and “irrational.” Your respect is another form of compassion.

By: isaac

isaac — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:05:51 +0000

Given some of the recent data comparing intervention vs intense pharmacological care, I'm starting to wonder if that decision is as black and white anymore. CABG may have some advantages but I question to utility of stents in primary prevention. It seems symptomatic relief is their main benefit.

Isaac: You're absolutely right to wonder about the effectiveness of stents compared to medications for many types of coronary lesions. Mortality end-points in most populations seem to be about equal (and, in fact, have been shown as such for almost a decade). However, a left main lesion, especially in a diabetic, is still black and white: you need a bypass. Alex

By: willbill

willbill — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:51:37 +0000

Thank you for your story…I hope there will be more doctors like you…it’s good to know that there is still love in this world…

By: Kashmira

Kashmira — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:57:39 +0000

Thank you for this profound insight into the human psyche. This link was sent to me by a friend, and it is my first experience of reading you. This is what the outcome always is, a happy one, when we work from a state of love for our bretheren rather than limit ourselves to clinical and bookish knowledge!

I pray that may every Clark receive the love and expert care of an Alex! God Bless!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:39:44 +0000

Thanks for a wonderful post. I really enjoy your site.

I also work in the medical field. One of the best books I read was “The Spirit Catches You and you Fall Down”—it’s a long version of your post. I re-read it every 3-4 years to remind myself to think outside my own reasoning.

Kristen: I’ve heard of the book but have never read it. I’ll put it on my list. Thanks for the comment.

Alex