One final thought, have some understanding of my faith/belief system. A century ago, the Mayo brothers clearly recognized the importance of the mind-body connection. To paraphrase Drs. Will and Charlie Mayo, they made the comment that the spiritual dimension of healing cannot be overlooked. They also commented that the Beatitudes and the 23rd Psalm are of great comfort to many individuals.
So, there you have it, my 10 commandments. Honor them, honor me, honor my family, and honor our patients.
Dr. Creagan is the American Cancer Society professor of clinical oncology, John and Roma Rouse Professor of Humanism in Medicine, professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, and past president, Mayo Clinic Staff, Rochester, Minn.