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H. Robert Silverstein, MD's avatar

I agree, FINALLY something stupid from Paul

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Paul D. Thompson, MD's avatar

Thank you for the kind comments. I have had so much enjoyment from my career, and always knew I was put here for that purpose. I want to write down as many of these "rules" so they are not lost. P

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Robert McArthur's avatar

Hi Dr Thompson! Just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying these. When we first met in your Lipid Clinic 21 years ago I immediately knew I was in good hands. After 25 years in the healthcare field as a Respiratory Therapist, I felt I could quickly judge the skills and knowledge of a physician. It was a very scary time for me after my "incident". You were, and are, top notch! Thank you for being there for me.

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Paul D. Thompson, MD's avatar

Darn, I wished I had used that. I have probably forgotten more of these than I can remember. I hope you and your MIT/beaver ring, are doing well. I remain impressed by MIT grads now that one of my daughters works there. BTW, make sure your wife, the environmentalist, reads the next comment that mentions balloons. P

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Paul D. Thompson, MD's avatar

I am adding it to the list. LOL. PDT

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Kent Stahl's avatar

One of my favorites of yours: "You can eat anything from the sea except the cow that fell in it!"

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Paul D. Thompson, MD's avatar

Thank you for your note. If your sense of humor is similar to mine, I will now worry about the both of us! Paul

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Richard Galgano's avatar

When checking vision, block one eye and ask , “Am I as ugly with this eye as I am the other one?”

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Naresh Kumar's avatar

Love it. It’s uncanny how I use similar lines. I am waiting to get into trouble.

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