In grandfather's room

[...]because I represented the closest thing to medical authority, I was delegated by the extended family-my parents, two siblings, eight uncles and aunts, 11 cousins, various dogs, cats, and birds-to "speak to Zayde" about his problem. [...]my admiration for him may well have played a rol...

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Published in:BMJ 2001-12, Vol.323 (7327), p.1496-1497
Main Author: Clarfield, A M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advice
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Alcohol consumption
Alcohol Drinking
Alcohol use
Appearances Are Deceptive
Doctors
Drinking patterns
Families & family life
Grandchildren
Grandfathers
Grandparents
Humans
Longevity
Older people
Philosophy, Medical
Worry
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Summary:[...]because I represented the closest thing to medical authority, I was delegated by the extended family-my parents, two siblings, eight uncles and aunts, 11 cousins, various dogs, cats, and birds-to "speak to Zayde" about his problem. [...]my admiration for him may well have played a role in my later choosing geriatrics as my area of specialisation in medicine.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
0959-535X
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.323.7327.1496