I learned quite a bit from Dr. Sam Kiehl when I was in residency and when I worked for him. Three things that he told me have stuck with me over the years. The reason these endure is that he lived them as well. Don’t let people’s actions dictate your reaction. Never do anything just for an extra charge on the bill. Don’t try to be a hero – admit people who have chest pain (this was before troponin).
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ACEP News: Vol 31 – No 12 – December 2012I hope that part of me sticks with these new emergency physicians and that they recall my words and actions many years from now. Time and many new classes will pass before I know. Now I’m content to have marvelous memories and satisfaction that eight doctors are well-prepared and energized to begin their careers.
And the wheel turns on.
Be happy.
Dr. Behren lives in Ottawa Hills, Ohio. He practices emergency medicine and is an assistant professor at the University of Toledo (Ohio) Medical Center. Your feedback is welcome at David.Baehren@utoledo.edu.
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