Winding Down, Facing Up: Insights gained on the road to retirement

Before you can become a good storyteller, you first must be a good listener. Practicing clinical ophthalmology for 38 years allowed me to absorb the stories of my patients. Showing them signs of trust - a firm handshake, a smile, a facial expression of concern - let them know that I was there for th...

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Main Author: Paul Pender
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Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2019-12-01
Series:Qualitative Research in Medicine & Healthcare
Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/qrmh/article/view/8572
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