RE: It's not a Debate || a five minute prompt

I think what you’ve written holds immense value. Let me share that I’m a psychiatrist, and my father is also a physician—with far more experience than I have. He always warned me that arrogance can cause serious harm to patients, even fatal outcomes. I’ve deeply internalized his lessons, and I’d like to illustrate this with a case where I misjudged a clinical situation.

In my practice, I frequently prescribe typical antipsychotics (or neuroleptics) for major psychiatric disorders, though they carry risks like muscle hypertonia. Years ago, I treated a patient who required both neuroleptics and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Post-ECT, he developed jaw swelling, which I assumed was hypertonia—until a nursing assistant with 30 years’ experience respectfully suggested: "Doctor, I’ve seen jaw dislocations after ECT. This could be similar."

Another physician might’ve dismissed this due to intellectual pride, but I listened. An X-ray confirmed the dislocation, and maxillofacial specialists resolved it. I thanked the assistant, never viewing their input as a threat to my authority. This benefited the patient most—and became a pivotal lesson for me.

Your post perfectly echoes this truth. Thank you for sharing these insights—it was a pleasure to read.