The term 'doctor' comes from Latin for 'to teach'. In general practice, this can involve teaching patients, medical students, trainees and other health professionals. As part of my medical school rotations, I recently shadowed a doctor who was particularly keen to teach both his patients and medical students. I thought his method of drawing out diagrams for patients was particularly helpful to a patients' understanding of what was happening in their bodies. However, when drawing on paper, it is necessary to show the patient what is being drawn in the correct orientation. This involves positioning oneself next to the patient, that can potentially make some patients uncomfortable.
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