Becoming Quote by Shana Alexander
“The difficulty with becoming a patient is that as soon as you get horizontal, part of your being yearns, not for a doctor, but for a medicine man.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1975 New York Times Magazine, Shana Alexander
Patients often seek a healer’s personal touch rather than a clinical doctor.
In simple terms: Patients crave personal healing over clinical care.
Key Takeaway
Integrate empathy into medical practice.
Themes
healthcare
patient expectations
healing
Mood
empathetic
critical
Type
medical
psychological
When to use this quote
- clinical settings
- alternative medicine
- patient counseling
Key Concepts
patient‑centered care
holistic health
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should empathy play in modern medicine?
- How can clinicians balance science and personal care?
A Different Perspective
Medical systems may resist non‑clinical approaches.
