Early in my career, I had an unexpected moment with a patient that made me rethink everything.

I was explaining an epilepsy diagnosis and treatment plan to a little girl's family.

Simple, right?

But then, the father hit me with a straightforward question: What does the medicine do?

It was a turning point that caught me off guard.

Want to know why this question was so impactful?

Share your thoughts in the comments!

Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, "Learning the language of medicine: from student to fluent physician."

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