Common Quote by Oliver Sacks
“If migraine patients have a common and legitimate second complaint besides their migraines, it is that they have not been listened to by physicians. Looked at, investigated, drugged, charged, but not listened to.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Oliver Sacks on patient care, 2014
Patients often feel ignored by doctors, leading to frustration and mistrust.
In simple terms: Patients feel unheard by doctors.
Key Takeaway
Listen actively to patients.
Themes
patient care
communication
trust
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- clinical visits
- healthcare policy
- patient advocacy
Key Concepts
medical ethics
patient autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can doctors show genuine empathy?
- What systemic changes improve listening?
A Different Perspective
Listening alone may not solve systemic issues.
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