We had a patient today who was having her second child in as many years. After he was washed up and taken to the nursery, and the mother was cleaned up and getting ready to go to her room, we asked her what her first child's name was. She told us it was "Stephan" (the second syllable being stressed in her pronunciation). Then we asked her what she wanted to name her second son, and she replied "Steven" (the stress being on the first syllable this time but not sure of the spelling). This is what we said in response, "No. Absolutely not. You can't do that. That is too close to your first son's name. I'm sorry, but you are going to have to think of something else. He is a cute baby though. Congratulations!"
That is when it hit me, being a doctor is more than just providing medical care. It is also about helping people to just make better choices, whether they agree or not.
3 comments:
What kind of nut job would seriously even consider doing that to her children? Wack-o!
Her name was Steph and her husband's name must have been Steve. Just keeping it in the family!
oh my gosh! thank goodness you were there!!!! you save lives, Brock! I'm so proud of you.
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