Posted September 7, 2018
Ever since I got a letter from a woman who wanted instructions for doing her own thoracic surgery by correspondence, I have more truly realized the need for absolute clarity in writing a section like this one. So here it is: I am not utterly opposed to using the valid skills of well-trained medical professionals. Get a physician’s opinion first. There are limits to what you can do. (By the way, I told the woman to see a surgeon. I considered suggesting that she also see a psychiatrist.) Yet there are many things we can do for ourselves, as well and arguably better, than a harried, hurried, hired practitioner. Read more.