KevinMD September 2, 2024
Every DO has the quote, “Mind, Body, Spirit,” ingrained in their minds. These words resonate when we step on campus, open a lecture, and discuss osteopathic medicine. These tenets are the foundation for osteopathic medicine when working with patients. While I always understood what that meant, it was only during my psychiatry rotations that I fully grasped the importance of focusing on holistic care and the mind, body, and spirit.
In psychiatry, vitals, labs, and past medical history can provide insight into any underlying organic or physiological reasons for a mental illness, but interviewing the patient remains a vital part of understanding and connecting with them on a deeper level. We have the opportunity to understand who patients are at...
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