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The stethoscope was invented in 1816. Prior to its invention a physician would place his ear on his patient to listen. They were literally connected. It has been said to me more than once that I need hearing aids. Its true, I have trouble hearing some things. But, because I have to listen very carefully, I have to pull a chair close and lean in to my patients. Sometimes, when a patient is very weak, and barely able to speak, I turn my head and put my ear very close; when I turn to look at my patient our eyes are close. The physical closeness communicates the spiritual/emotional closeness. I think Ill wait awhile for hearing aids.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 03:45:50 +0000

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