Empathy

I am going to be an awesome doctor because my empathy and patient-relations skills are top notch*.  Today, on my very first day in my new practice, I had the following exchange with a cantankerous patient:

PTR

Did you see Doctor MacGroodle?

Patient

No!  I can't stand her.  The last time I saw her I wanted to punch her!

PTR

You can't punch the doctors - they aren't allowed to punch you back.  They'll get in terrible trouble if they do.

The patient scowled at me but the nurse laughed.  I think if you make the nurse laugh it means you've crossed the line.

* Sarcasm.  In case you hadn't figured it out, genius.