Am Quote by Abraham Verghese
“I still find the best way to understand a hospitalized patient whose care I am taking over is not by staring at the computer screen but by going to see the patient; it's only at the bedside that I can figure out what is important.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Own Country by Abraham Verghese, 1994
Understanding patients requires direct, personal interaction rather than relying solely on data.
In simple terms: See patients in person to know what matters.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize bedside presence.
Themes
patient care
empathy
clinical observation
Mood
thoughtful
compassionate
Type
clinical
humanistic
When to use this quote
- hospital rounds
- clinical training
- patient interviews
- care transitions
Key Concepts
humanistic medicine
patient-centered care
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians balance technology and personal contact?
- What barriers prevent bedside interaction?
A Different Perspective
Time constraints may limit bedside time.
