I happened upon a very interesting blog post this morning,

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/medicine-in-translation/200910/medicine-in-translation

in which the author, Danielle Ofri, M.D., Ph.D., examines the role of a 
physician as someone who translates/explains what is happening in one's 
body.

Here is a quote from the blog post:  "...  the more existential aspects 
of medicine, I see the doctor as a translator."

She continues:  "For most people, medicine is a foreign country, with 
its own language, customs, and mores. My patients are immigrants to this 
country, and many feel very disoriented. My job, as their physician, is 
to translate this alien world for them, to help them acclimatize and 
hopefully thrive.""

I found the article very thought-provoking and wanted to share it with 
all of you.

nab
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