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Re: Weekend thoughts From: Garry E. Siegel, M.D. (garrys@mindspring.com) Sun Mar 5 10:07:14 2006 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Garry E. Siegel, M.D.: "Re: Which forceps do you choose/ ventouse" Previous message: David Priver: "Re: Which forceps do you choose/ ventouse" In reply to: Efrain Ramirez: "Re: Weekend thoughts" Next in thread: Jamie: "Re: Weekend thoughts" I am a little behind Ef but also am on a first name basis with many, many patients--both ways--of various ages. I always introduce myself by first and last name, and most people say "Dr. Siegel" although I don't take offense at "Garry." I sometimes am surprised when called by my first name by folks younger than me who are new patients (the old ones are a different story), but I think it must go both ways, as I use first names on those around my age and younger. For older women, especially new patients, I am more formal--even being told by many to use their first names! Garry At Sun, 5 Mar 2006, Efrain Ramirez wrote: > >In the Spanish language there are also formal and informal addresses - I >am 60 - I have patients in their 20’s and they address to me as "tu" >instead of the formal "usted" … I don't perceive that as unprofessional >as long as I feel esteem and appreciation – besides I do not force that >type of a relationship - it comes natural or it does not...most are not >my friends but many do care for me... > >I also have long-term relationships – going back some 30 years – >delivering babies whose mothers I delivered many years ago – first name >basis is common in those circumstances – > >Yes – they all can sue me so….? > >Ef > > At Sun, 05 Mar 2006, Dr Eberhard Lisse wrote: >> >>In the German language there are formal and informal addresses, and it >>is a tendency among midwives to invade the patients' privacy by forcing >>the informal address on the patients. >> >>They are not your friends, they are patients (some of you call them >>clients even). Don't forget they may sue you. >> >>And, by the way, hierarchies, you can not tell me that your SHOs call >>your Consultants anything but "Yes, Sir" or "Mr Soandso". >> >>el >> >>on 3/5/06 1:38 AM GA12L@aol.com said the following: >>> In a message dated 04/03/2006 23:03:23 GMT Standard Time, el@lisse.NA >>> writes: >>> >>> Trust me it is totally unprofessional! >>> >>> Then we'll just have to disagree. I prefer my way and you prefer yours >>> although I can't see why first name terms is unprofessional. >>> >>> Gail >>> >-- >“ The greatest obstacle to knowledge is not ignorance, >it is the illusion of knowledge.” Daniel J. Boorstin - Historian > -- Garry E. Siegel, M.D. Private Practice Roswell, GA Next message: Garry E. Siegel, M.D.: "Re: Which forceps do you choose/ ventouse" Previous message: David Priver: "Re: Which forceps do you choose/ ventouse" In reply to: Efrain Ramirez: "Re: Weekend thoughts" Next in thread: Jamie: "Re: Weekend thoughts"

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