It is important not only as a health care provider, but as a person in general, that we refrain from make judgments by listening to others and instead show understanding. and compassion. Showing a patient that you care puts them at ease, which allows them to disclose personal information. This story was filled with many memorable points from start to finish, but if I had to pick one thing that really stood out to me, it would be when Mr. Gee revealed, "I keep the lights on while I'm in bed because that ghosts come out in the dark. I keep the lights on to keep them away, so I don't sleep. I was very surprised to learn that although many doctors thought Mr. Gee's condition was an undiagnosed complex medical problem, it was actually caused by fear rooted in cultural beliefs. He had done something he was ashamed of and his fatigue came from not sleeping for fear of ghostly visitations. This clearly shows that the problems have deeper roots than what appears on the surface. It is essential to look beyond the laboratory values ​​and talk to the patient to unveil the source of the complication. Another aspect of the story that stood out to me was when Mr. Gee revealed his definition of a hypertensive crisis. He explained that when he had one of his "episodes", he could feel a build-up of internal pressure, saying it must be "200 or more". His doctors did not know that Mr. Gee's blood pressure episodes were anxiety. He felt chest pain and gave it a high value, but never confirmed it with a proper blood pressure reading. This shows why medical terminology should be avoided if its meaning is not clearly understood. Again, if his doctors sat down and talked to Mr. Gee, they would have determined...... middle of paper...... say the first thing that came to mind to maintain the smooth conversation, and I know now that it's not necessary. It is just as effective to provide comfort through mannerisms and expression as it is through words. I used to respond to a patient telling me about their comorbidities by saying "Okay", but now I have learned that a lot of emotion and understanding is conveyed through mannerisms and that is a skill I I will use in future consulting scenarios. More often than not, these unspoken words lead the patient to inform you more about the current situation. This assignment also reinforced what we learned in class about the importance of not judging our patients. It is much easier to judge a patient when they tell us something unusual than to show compassion. This is why empathy is a skill that takes practice and develops..