Kissing Frogs, Communication and Choosing Wisely
I have been practicing medicine for nearly three and a half decades and before I was a physician I was a musician. I've been lucky enough to experience some amazing things in my life as both, so passing on my thoughts on Health and turning on a new generation to some old classic music is an honor, privilege and a duty I take very seriously
I've heard it said that you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince, or princess, yet, one of our most intimate and enduring relationships happens too often without a second thought. We are assigned or inherit a doctor or perhaps do some vetting but that is like a first date, with little experience with which to make an informed decision for such a trusted advisor and confidant. A doctor may may be great, but not all good people connect. We just can't be all things to all people. For instance, you may have a rock start surgeon to address your issue but you were looking for a more holistic approach. At the end of the day when we choose, we must have an open dialog because your doctor is only as good as the information you share and your willingness to be a compliant patient. If you can't have that type of relationship with your physician, find another one that you can. Your health, quality of life and life itself is at stake, "because the strong give up and move on, while the weak, the weak give up and stay" (Do What You Want, Be What You Are, written and recorded by Hall & Oates, 1976 from the album entitled "Bigger Than Both Of Us" The frustration of "I'm not feeling listened to" is perhaps the most common complaint in healthcare (except insurance) from both patient and doctor, so, remember healthcare is a dialog with lots of listening. "What if it's lost behind, words we could never find, baby before it's too late, what about now" wise words from Joshua Hartzler, Ben Moody, David Hodges and performed by Chris Daughtry in the song "What About Now"
Don McLean exploded on the music scene in 1971 with the monster hit, "American Pie", A brilliantly clever impressionistic view of the history of early rock 'n' roll. Its honed analogies, metaphors and veiled references to music icons challenged listeners to go beyond the literal word and hunt for the meaning of the lyrics. But for me, the piece that demonstrates the true genius of this song writer is "Vincent". This sensitive song is a work of art that shows an artist at the top of his craft, and to the theme of communication, the song "Vincent" offers two evolving thoughts.
"they would not listen they did not know how, perhaps the listen now"
"they would not listen they're not listening still perhaps they never will"
Also on the subject of communication, check out Darius Rucker singing the perfectly penned "Come Back Song" by himself, Casey Beathard and Chris Stapleton. was released in July 2010. Ad if the song wasn't good enough, the groove is amazing, with the musicians playing like they were in the same body. It can be found on the album Charleston, SC 1966.
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