This is definitely one of the best ways to understand the ailment in its entirety. However, given the long queues at our clinic, time is becoming a scarce resource. We need to listen to the patients so that we understand the intricacies of the disease & also not miss out on anything. However, you can […]
Author: Dr. Shashank Akerkar
An Individual Is Much Bigger Than His/ Her Disease
Yesterday, I met one of my regular known patients who had come with sweets to announce a new arrival in his family. Why known? …. Because he has taught me an important lesson. AN INDIVIDUAL IS MUCH BIGGER THAN HIS/ HER DISEASE. Now, what does that mean? Samir, a young man in his early […]
Time, tide & inflammation waits for nobody…
I recently blogged about the ‘drug free remission’ in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Aggressive treatment with DMARDs, biologics & a targeted approach can help one achieve this. But, is it really that simple? For the best results, what would one expect from Patients? Positive approach & compliance…… But, why am I thinking about all This? Last week, I […]