Take two paralanguage pills and call me in the morning.

I've had a number of crazy sinus issues for the last three years. In total, I'd guess I've seen over eight doctors regarding the issue. I can think of one in particular who didn't listen to a word I said. It was our first visit, my first visit with an ENT, and I had been referred to him. He interrupted me; he didn't pay attention to my history, and he told me I needed my tonsils out. Needless to say, I got a second opinion and my tonsils are still hanging in there (get it?). I wondered if doctors had to take a class in communication during medical school on how to communicate with patients. Specifically, Paralinguistics: It's Clinical Application explains the importance of listening to a patient.