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Reflection reveals the significance of empathy and human connection in geriatric medicine, emphasizing challenges in modern health care.
My passion for geriatric medicine was inspired by the compassionate care I witnessed in my grandfather's clinic in Vijayanagar, Bangalore, India. His integral, empathetic approach to treating older adults profoundly shaped my own practice as a physician. This reflection explores pivotal moments in my journey to becoming a geriatrician, from my encounters with my grandfather's patients to applying his methods of sincere listening. Through this lens, I examine the challenges and rewards of maintaining empathy within the constraints of modern health care, while emphasizing the importance of preserving human connection.
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