Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 Recently I took my 6 year old to a dentist that did ALOT of dental work. He wore a white coat, had all the medical stuff, professional office etc and a lot of toys, stickers, a language and staff that spoke children. She didn't like the pain but was not afraid of going to the (that) dentist. She actually had several teeth pulled. I also do my practice from my home. I have a completely separate building, licensed and inspected by the City but it is in a residential area. Additionally I take care of my daughter (quite often in my office or appears quite often) I have done this for the last 3 years and soon (July 4 th) we will have another baby. Who will be in my office at times. Patients take all this into consideration and I believe I lose many otherwise patients. Even before I see them - so the judgment is not at a skill level. And there are those patients who say they respect me for my efforts towards my family and do come back As for skill level - my mother-in-law and sister-in-law (both from mainland China) - because their was no pain sensation the first time I needled them said my technique was bad ! My sister said my technique was bad because it was too much pain ! My teacher and mentor, Andrew Wu (San Jose, CA) who sees 40 patients a day has the gift of making each patient feel they are the center of attention, have all the time in the world, and gives each one attention they need -even though the techniques are very different. I think " perception " is the power. Ed Kasper LAc, Santa Cruz, CA Sun, 22 Jun 2003 11:52:15 -0700 " " <zrosenbe Re: RE: Re: Digest Number 70 White Coat Many patients are afraid of white coats, and get anxiety from seeing them. On Sunday, June 22, 2003, at 10:40 AM, Dr. Martin wrote: > 30% of patients actually do get better JUST from seeing some one in a > white > coat. > maybe its a placebo, but the mind is a powerful tool. (or take > advantage of) > > It is our perceptions that see reality. > > Ed Kasper LAc. Santa Cruz, CA --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.491 / Virus Database: 290 - Release 6/18/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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