A careless word may kindle strife.
A cruel word may wreck a life.
A bitter word may hate instill.
A brutal word may smite and kill.
A gracious word may smooth the way.
A joyous word may light the day.
A timely word may lessen stress.
A loving word may heal and bless.
As medical personals we must remember, words that come out from our mouth have the power to destroy or heal. When words are both true and kind, they can positively influence our care and treatment on our patients. Thus, we have to use positive words when communicating with our patients. The question is when we have to learn it? the answer is we have to learn this important skills during our undergraduate medical training. Hopefully it will help us to maintain our level of professionalism and well being. Positive words may lessen stress, enhance our well being, and may improve patient care. Every word that we speak is a chance to change what is bad into something good.
reference
1. Hal Urban (2004). Positive Words, Powerful Results. Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster; New York.
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