Ordinarily, disease is ubiquitous. In my family alone, I witnessed relatives struggle with illnesses from influenza to being diagnosed with depression. Correspondingly, I felt a need to ease the pain but without proper skills, I helplessly watched. I felt similar with my aama’s (grandmother) situation, Rama Devi Karki, a strong and charismatic woman. She loved unconditionally and had a colossal hand in raising me. When I was 10, my family and I …show more content…
This has been a substantial eye opening and satisfying experience. One of my regular clients was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Living with a progressive disease and seeing one’s body decline slowly was strenuous on my client, a piano prodigy. He abandoned the piano now that playing a simple pattern took twice the effort. It took a toll on him emotionally. I started out by making sure his daily needs were met, then we were both sharing bits about ourselves and soon enough we had formed a new relationship. A relationship which led my client to be comfortable around me. Noticing his increasing comfort, I encouraged him to play some keys on the piano. Eventually, he around to sitting and hitting some keys on the piano. The piano had been such a immense part of his life that going back to it resulted in his emotions taking a positive turn. Building and nurturing this relationship with my client has confirmed that providing compassionate and direct care to people as a doctor is my