The Thank You Note
It's rare that I actually get one of these, but when I do, I cherish it more than gold. Out of 3000+ patients a year, I figure I might get a half dozen thank you notes, mostly from the elderly. Their rarity makes them more precious, I suppose. If everybody wrote them, they would probably be taken for granted.
When you're feeling a bit down, nothing warms your heart more than reading a thank you note from a patient. This one is particularly special to me because this little girl went to so much trouble to make it; pasting two different colors of paper together and drawing a picture of her stitches.
What a little angel.
posted by scalpel at 2:57 PM
7 Comments:
Man, I'm so jealous!
In all my years in medicine, 4 years med school, 4 years of residency, 17 years in practice...Over 100,000 patient encounters easy...I've yet to receive to one of those. Darn.
I gotta get out of Crack City.
Yeah, me too.
The only letters I ever get in the mail are notification of lawsuits and subpoenas from trial lawyers.
Scalpel - so sweet of her - yes she's an Angel.
Charity doc - If you were my Doc, u would get one - well usually - not always - depends on how busy the schedule is.
This past year I did give a lot of thank you's in various forms and I have to say that it warms my heart to know that it does mean so much to you all. I will try to be sure that I follow through even after I go back to work. :)
I am so happy to hear that it means something to you. After my cancer ordeal, I wrote thank you notes to everyone who made it easier for me (nurses, doctors, receptionists) and always wonder if they read them and threw them out or what they did with them. It is nice to hear that it means something. Mine didn't have the cool construction paper and drawings, but I made cookies to go with them. I swear my one doctor just has me come back for checks because I bring cookies for him each time.
Scalpel: that is so sweet and you totally deserve it!! And I know how you feel. On my bulletin board I have a little crayon drawing made by my best friend's child---and it means more to me than a Monet...
(Charity Doc: If I knew who you were, I'd have my buddy's child draw one for ya and mail it to ya...)
Ditto. Awesome. Cancels out ten drug-seekers. Good job doc.
That is so cute, and you deserve it. I don't know how you guys are able to work in an ER. Kudos to you, doc.
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