Dr. Mikkael shared his patient rituals — his hand washing schedule, how he helps patients to the exam table, his physical exam ritual and how he says goodbye — as a tribute to the trusted habits that keep the “monsters at bay” just as he assures his 6-year-old son he checked for the monsters every night.
Physicians: What are your daily rituals? What do you do for every patient, every time, no matter what? Share your thoughts with us: erappleye@beckershealthcare.com.
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