December 14 : An Evening With Dr. David Goldbloom

 “Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the pure scientific mind.”  -E. B. White

 As we wrap up 2020/21 (the longest year in recent medical history), The Doctors’ Lounge invites you to exit laughing.

Or at least consider the possibility.

Medicine has a long historical connection to the “humors.”

Some would argue that laughter is the best medicine (when all else fails).

Others might argue that laughter is the test medicine, as sincerely laughing with a patient can be an indication of the foundation for a successful therapeutic alliance.

On the other hand, if you have to end your attempt at humour with a “just kidding,” serious trouble can ensue.

Does humour belong in the clinical encounter?

Please join us for an evening of exploration of this question with our guide, psychiatrist Dr. David Goldbloom.