The Power of the Human Touch, the iPatient, and the role of ritual in future of medicine.

The Ethiopian born surgeon Abraham Verghese and author of the wonderful book, Cutting for Stone, has provided us with a mind-bending TED talk, called "A doctor's touch". To see it click here. This is 11 minute program is of importance for every doctor, every patient, and everyone.

 I am grateful to my close friend, Gene Peterson, for calling this YouTube to my attention.

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