Below is a note from the husband of a grateful patient. They are "the honorable of the earth" and fine people. They own the Mercedes Benz agency in Seattle. I am grateful for competency in the use of medical techniques that will allow me to help those in the grips of disease--pain--and anguish. Most of all I feel grateful for their acknowledgement and expression of my feeling of compassion towards others.
Nonetheless, as a physician treating people of the world, the status of the person--his worldly position--has a bearing on the attention he receives. The healing art of medicine is anything but that in many cases--as it is practiced today.
Letter: Dear Dr. Anderson--
Just a short note of sincere appreciation for what you have done and are continuing to do, for Helen. Her recovery from that terrible plateau of pain has been remarkable to both of us and for that we are especially grateful. Beyond that however, I must comment on your personal interest in her condition. Her confidence in you is continually a subject of conversation and your obvious success within your peer group cannot really surprise you in light of the sensitivity, compassion and total professionalism you constantly demonstrate.
Kindest Regards, Phil Small, Sr.
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