Reflections from Residency
Family members can sometimes keep doctors from focusing on patient
In medical school, soon-to-be physicians are frequently required to take courses dedicated to improving their communication skills so that they are prepared to navigate emotional discussions about illness. I remember practicing giving bad news to an actor who was paid to evaluate my empathy and compassion. While such training is valuable, nothing prepared me for situations in which physicians might feel hostility from patients or their families, or even be threatened with legal action.
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