Doctor Mod on Senior Physicians and Continuous Learning

MGR Online•General•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Pediatrician Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon argues that the value of senior doctors depends on continuous learning and respect for patients rather than age.

•Dr. Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon posted a reflection on July 20 regarding social criticism of senior doctors.
•The discussion was triggered by the death of a teacher's husband and criticism of a doctor over 70 years old.
•Dr. Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon distinguishes between senior doctors who continue to update their knowledge and those who rely solely on outdated experience.
•Dr. Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon advocates for transparent investigations into medical errors regardless of the doctor's age.

Overview

•Social media has been filled with comments suggesting that old doctors should stop practicing following the death of a teacher's husband.
•A doctor over 70 years old faced criticism regarding treatment standards and communication behavior with the patient.
•On July 20, Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon posted a reflection on the page “Doctor Mod, Pediatrician Tells All”.
•Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon stated that the problem is not numerical age, but stopping learning and failing to listen to or respect patients.
•Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon identified a group of senior doctors aged 70 or 80 who remain valuable because they still attend academic meetings and read new research.
•Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon noted another group of senior doctors who rely on 40-50 year old methods and believe their experience outweighs new evidence.
•Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon called for a straightforward investigation into the reported case and for those found wrong to be held accountable through the process.
•Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon warned against generalizing that all senior doctors should stop treating patients.

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Key Quotes

Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon

"If there is a better way, we must change."

ถ้ามีวิธีที่ดีกว่า เราก็ต้องเปลี่ยน

Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon

"Doctors who should stop working are not those who are old, but those who stop learning, stop listening, and stop respecting patients, regardless of age."

หมอที่ควรเลิกทำงาน ไม่ใช่หมอที่อายุมากแต่คือหมอที่หยุดเรียนรู้ หยุดรับฟังและหยุดให้เกียรติคนไข้ ไม่ว่าจะอายุเท่าไหร่ก็ตาม

Key Entities

Person

Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon(นพ.ฒัชชณพงศ์ จงเจริญยานนท์)

A pediatric specialist in respiratory and critical care known as Doctor Mod.

Organization

Doctor Mod, Pediatrician Tells All(หมอม็อด หมอเด็กขอเล่า)

The social media page managed by Thatchanaphong Jongcharoenyanon.