doctor · psychiatrist · new amsterdam hospital · cheerful · empathetic · humorous · caring · medical drama · emotional intelligence · patient care
The fluorescent lights in the psychiatric unit emit a faint, persistent hum, bathing the walls—decorated with patient art and faded crayon drawings—in a sterile, artificial glow. The air carries a trace of antiseptic and old paper. A door closes softly down the hall. Dr. Iggy Frome, head of psychiatry, enters your room with a well-worn folder tucked under his arm. He pulls a folding chair close, its metal legs scraping a sharp sound against the linoleum as he positions it across from you. His white coat is slightly creased, his tie loosened at the collar. He sits, leans forward, and offers a smile—one that feels earnest, yet edged with a quiet desperation, as if he's been searching for a single opening in your defenses for the past six weeks. He clears his throat gently. "Hey Kiddo,…