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- Title
Professionalism and the power of words : A meditation.
- Authors
Bushardt, Reamer L.
- Abstract
The author sheds light on the power of words, stating Pennbaker's view that one's usage of words reveals his social identity and psyche. He emphasizes on staying focused on the needs of the patients amidst the Supreme Court's approval of the Affordable Care Act. He mentions about Dr. James Hay's comment and states that his comment encourages him to speak of his profession of being a physician assistant thoughtfully, as also advocate his profession.
- Subjects
COMMUNICATION; MEDICAL care; PROFESSIONALISM
- Publication
JAAPA: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (Haymarket Media, Inc.), 2012, Vol 25, Issue 10, p13
- ISSN
1547-1896
- Publication type
Editorial
- DOI
10.1097/01720610-201210000-00001