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#8 - That feeling of being present in the room with my patient

There is that special feeling when I'm with a patient, usually in a room at my clinic, when I'm really present.  That I'm there with them on their health journey.  Focused on them, knowing that I'm living my commitment to be there for them and their health needs, to use my full capacity, to connect them to the right resources or treatments that work for them, and knowing that this commitment is for the long-term.

It's hard to describe.  What I can say is that it feels almost sacred.  That the person in front of me is sharing their hopes, fears, vulnerabilities, and needs, and I'm the one there to hear their hopes, fears, vulnerabilities, and needs.  I am there.

Sometimes the path or paths we should take are clear, sometimes not.  But what is clear is my being present - I have been enabled with my training, mentorship, supports, and time to be there - present right then and there.

I love family medicine.

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