You are here: Home 2012 February Cursing patient – happens all the time in the most august health care institutions.
DR. WEEKS' COMMENT: "Mr. Jones, your cancer is bad. You have 6 weeks to live. Get your affairs in order." Versions of this mantra have been given to unfortunate patients over the years the world around – with no actual scientific justification. It is medical arrogance of the highest order and those who curse patients in this manner must learn to appreciate the predictive power of their words. (read below).
ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2012) "" Whenever we fall ill, there are many different factors that come together to influence the course of our illness. Additional medical conditions, stress levels, and social support all have an impact on our health and well-being, especially when we are ill. But a new report suggests that what you think about your illness matters just as much, if not more, in determining your health outcomes.