I walked into the room with a smile on my face. I was about to discharge a 3-day-old baby to go home with his parents. I talked to the new mom and dad about what they should expect over the next few days at home with a newborn. As I examined the patient and placed my stethoscope on his chest, I knew that the course of the morning had changed. He had a loud murmur and ... Continue Reading
Behind the Stethoscope: The Healing Power of Compassion
By Carrie Stinson, M.D., Pediatric Hospitalist