Cliches, Conformity and Curiosity
Speedy GSK
Some thoughts on verbal and other experiences as a Medical Student.
Cliché
One of the most common clichés is when a Chairman at a Lecture introduces the lecturer. After a long preamble, he says, “without any further ado, I now invite Dr Shakes Perera to deliver the Prof Vel Knowne Lecture".
A Cliché is defined as a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
Other
examples are- “at the end of the day”, “think outside the box”, “pot calling
the kettle black”, “be that as it may”, “plenty of fish in the sea”, “as time
is limited”, “ a few words of introduction”, and the patient is “a poor historian”.
Conformity
Conformity
is the act of matching one's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours to those of a
group or society, often driven by social pressure to fit in, a desire to be
right, or the adoption of social roles.
Ragging was a result of conformity. The desire to crack “kunu jokes”, the type of hairstyles and dress favoured, the adoption of an attitude you do not favour because you want to conform, e.g., call a rural boy “godaya”, join a group of raggers.
Curiosity
The ideal
attitude for learning and acquiring knowledge. The attitude that aids in the technique of taking a good patient's history, and the attitude that facilitates using all available data to arrive at a diagnosis and management plan.
