As a physician sometimes I take for granted that my patients understand what I am saying. Granted I try to speak very simply, and use analogies to convey my point, however, it is not a fool proof method. I understand when a family member is going through a tough time they become overwhelmed that even common sense goes out the window. Take for example, a patient of mine who I consider quite smart, (a engineer with a masters, and a MBA) could not comprehend that his blood pressure was linked to his stress at work. The most simple logical conclusions for an engineer did not make sense anymore. Granted the patient was occupied with a newly diagnosis of cardiomyopathy, a recent heart attack, and coming to terms that his ability to run a 5K would be severely hampered.

Knowing that common sense can be lost in a setting of confusion, I feel taking the time to listen, answer questions thoroughly and honestly is the utmost priority. The purpose of this blog will fill that void.