He seems to be having a slight congestion in his chest," I told the doctor, my soft tone ensuring that my 92-year-old dad does not hear it. He, probably like all aged persons, never likes the idea of telling the doctor a great deal.
"Tell about the symptoms, but never go beyond that," he would often suggest that to us also.
So, even straightforward questions about existing symptoms elicit complex answers from him, which often do the work they are intended to not helping the doctor at all.
As for hazarding a guess about the ailment, which for him is the doctor's sacrosanct domain, it's a complete 'No! No!'
Even blood reports, X-rays and any such investigations advised by some other doctor in the recent past as well as his prescription are, yes, carried along, but treated as highly 'sensitive information' and only 'declassified' at the opportune moment - once the cause of the affliction has been unravelled by the present doctor.
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Slow Mornings Happy Days
Setting up for peaceful day by embracing the art.
Import
From nautical origins to medical innovations and beyond.
My Anniversary
The memories now cherished alone.
Touching Lives
A reflection on the impact of an educator.
Insightful Idioms And Idiocies
Revealing the wit and charm in the fascinating world of words.
Stress The Good Cop?
A little bit of stress can be good for life.
THE UNSUNG SUPER LADIES
The challenges faced and overcame by army wives.
Good Morning...Friends
So sacred a relationship friendship is that it flourishes sans any selfishness.
Lagan Nu Custard
Exploring the delights of parsi cuisine
Back To Nature
Rediscovering the serene joys of agriculture and rural living.