Rounding with tablets and smart-phones

How is having all this knowledge at my finger tips going to change patient management? The power of reading and dissecting concepts and using the right tools at the right time will not change. Perhaps, the speed and accuracy of recall will. Perhaps, it's only fitting to have tablets and smart-phones at our disposal while rounding because the sheer volume of new literature is mind blowing and being able to answer that one pertinent question in a matter of a few seconds can make a difference. I am happy to say that I am part of a very connected world acutely tuned in to all that is new and all that is tried and tested. I can' help but feel proud of my generation for empowering all those who seek knowledge and help them apply their knowledge in timely manner.

Pride and Knowledge

Knowledge sure is power. It can make or break lives merely depending upon how it is used. Sometimes; I struggle to prevent knowledge from seeding unnecessary pride in me. It is a tricky slope. The higher you go, the mightier you feel and you can easily lose sight of the true purpose of gaining knowledge. I find learning medicine a very humbling experience. The more I learn; the more I feel there is to learn and perhaps; that keeps my pride in check. True greatness comes from humility and true knowledge should make you more humble rather than make your head swim in ill-founded pride. In medicine; knowing one's limitations and stemming ignorance which arises from those limitations is a constant challenge as much as fortifying and re-fortifying your strengths; thus medicine manages to always keep you grounded.

I ask fervently for the strength to always seek out new knowledge so I can use the best of my knowledge and skills to do the best for my patients and to tirelessly grow in humility and someday hope to emulate the great mentors I have been blessed to work with thus far and in the future.