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MEDICINE THAT HEALS

Oznell — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:13:21 GMT

Don't you love it when you encounter people in the medical field (or anywhere, for that matter) who show their humanity in the way they do their vital work?

Probably many have seen this video, but I just discovered it. Tony Adkins is a California physician's assistant who specializes in pediatric neurosurgery patients. He dances with them, earning the nickname, "Dancing Doc".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft6EmKUDc-c

When you're in profoundly stressful or life-and-death medical situations, how soothing is it to have these kinds of positive, affirming interactions? Adkins and people like him are just "beaming love" toward their patients, in the most therapeutic way.

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chloe66 — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:18:31 GMT

Thank you for sharing this...it made my day!!

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cherry — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:21:49 GMT

What a great guy

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Dominosmom — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:46:07 GMT

I just sent this to my son who is nurse in a big NYC hospital. This is right up his alley.

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2blonde — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:21:30 GMT

Very cool dude! Inside Edition often has really fun stuff like that!

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Oznell — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:23:29 GMT

If this is right up your son's alley, @Dominosmom, he must be great at what he does. Another medical treasure-- love them all!

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meallen616 — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:12:29 GMT

@Oznell,

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Cakers3 — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 23:52:34 GMT

What a sweetheart!

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dooBdoo — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 04:53:47 GMT

I want to thank you for sharing this, @Oznell. So refreshing. Those of us with loved ones who have dedicated their lives to a career in health care so often encounter negative stereotypes and painful, inaccurate characterizations of doctors, nurses, and all those who are educated, experienced, credentialed, and licensed in the medical field. I see and hear some of the scathing generalizations and cringe... thinking of my late husband who was a physician and who cared so deeply for his patients as if they were family or personal friends, a dear man who often put others' needs before his own. And I think of the other people I know personally who work in health care and who don't deserve to be maligned with harsh stereotyping. I continue to hold out hope that we can gently remind one another that we are all individual human beings, flesh and blood, who have real feelings and all of whom themselves are patients at one time or another.❤️

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Oznell — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 01:04:15 GMT

That is so interesting, @dooBdoo. I'm impressed with many of the practitioners I've come across. So many seem to have a true sense of vocation, and a desire to "lift up" their patients.

Tony Adkins is a prime example of this. And wow, people in surgery and the operating room-- I imagine many of us have had the experience of going into a procedure terrified (at least I always am!) and the o.r. staff having an almost intuitive understanding of this, and being so calming, so empathetic.

On two separate occasions I had this experience. The heated blankets, the air of purposeful activity, the gentle attentiveness to the patient's comfort. Of course they imbibe all this in their training, but some seem to have an added gift of combining their professionalism with genuine caring. Not everyone meets this standard, (we've all known duds, or assembly line medicine, like in any field) but it makes the many who do meet or exceed it, all the more appreciated.

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Lindsays Grandma — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 04:36:08 GMT

Now if I can find a Tony Adkins to help dance away my pain I'd be the happiest lady in all of Arizona. God Bless him, we need more doctor's like him. I have been watching New Amsterdam and I love the doctor running that hospital. Of course I know it isn't real but I'll bet there are some like him out there somewhere.

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violann — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:31:00 GMT

I have had the wonderful experience of being able to observe numerous inspiring outcomes when traditional medical techniques are combined with complementary therapies.

This beautiful clip illustrates that a smile, a relaxed breath, a beautiful and uplifting sound, soothing visual images, and sharing a dance, can all take part in supporting the efforts of hard science to bring about a positive outcome for a patient/client.

You and I @Oznell, know that.

Your mention of movies the other day meant a lot to me, and I wanted you to know that, and I feel the same way about this post. THANKS!

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Oznell — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 12:00:25 GMT

Your observations of this phenomenon we've experienced are so well put, @violann!

And thank you for kind words-- very gracious of you to share. So glad you found something of some worth to you.

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Oznell — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 12:03:17 GMT

Absolutely, @Lindsays Grandma. I wish that too for you-- prayers up for the relief of your pain.

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:36:31 GMT

Great video!

Thank you for sharing it with us!

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dooBdoo — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 20:34:39 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
That is so interesting, @dooBdoo. I'm impressed with many of the practitioners I've come across. So many seem to have a true sense of vocation, and a desire to "lift up" their patients.

Tony Adkins is a prime example of this. And wow, people in surgery and the operating room-- I imagine many of us have had the experience of going into a procedure terrified (at least I always am!) and the o.r. staff having an almost intuitive understanding of this, and being so calming, so empathetic.

On two separate occasions I had this experience. The heated blankets, the air of purposeful activity, the gentle attentiveness to the patient's comfort. Of course they imbibe all this in their training, but some seem to have an added gift of combining their professionalism with genuine caring. Not everyone meets this standard, (we've all known duds, or assembly line medicine, like in any field) but it makes the many who do meet or exceed it, all the more appreciated.

I'm so glad you had those positive experiences, @Oznell. I agree, of course, that not everyone meets that standard -- it helps for all of us to remember that everyone in all walks of life, including all health care providers, is a human being with all of the assets and liabilities that come with that "human-ness."

This is a "gone-viral" story that warms the heart. Here's a link to one of the many articles with more details about this compassionate man and his background:

"Meet CHOC’s ‘Dancing Doc,’ who livens up hospital rooms for kids who haven’t ‘smiled in days’"

(search for the article title or copy and paste the link:

ocregister.com/2018/09/04/meet-chocs-dancing-doc-who-livens-up-hospital-rooms-for-kids-that-havent-smiled-in-days/)

“I’ve seen the bottom and what it looks like,” he says, tearing up. 'I’ve been there. So, I know every day is a blessing and a day to rejoice.'" (Tony Adkins)

Thanks, again, for taking time to share this, @Oznell!❤️

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QueenDanceALot — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 20:41:05 GMT

LOVE HIM!!!

Yes, I believe 100% that dance heals.

We need more people like Tony Adkins

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Oznell — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 20:53:12 GMT

Oh, great article with riveting backstory on Tony Adkins, @dooBdoo-- thanks for finding. And the faces on those kids-- priceless!