Tag Archives: The Patel Pause
“How Would You Like to Proceed?”: The Role of Agency in Safe Medicine
A recent visit to my dermatologist inspired me to write about the relationship between safety and agency. We’d already had four appointments before this visit. She always asked permission before touching me. Every time, she explained what she was doing … Continue reading
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Tagged boundaries, communication, connection, dermatologist, healthcare, safety, The Patel Pause, trust
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Medical PTSD treatment plan
How do I resolve Medical PTSD? Since the medical industry ignores the fact of Medical PTSD, of course there’s no treatment protocol. Which, considering the iatrogenic effects of its other standard treatments, is probably a good thing. So, I had … Continue reading
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Tagged connection, doctors, healthcare, Medical PTSD, MPTSD, PTSD, safety, The Patel Pause, treatment plan, unsafety
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