Keyword: chronic illness
Is suffering the enemy? The relief of suffering is the great goal of medicine. Sometimes physicians give up on suffering when they can't treat the underlying condition. Can we do better? Here's some thoughts on how.
Contributor: Francesca CiminoJuly 20, 2017Topics: Compassion Fatigue / Death&Dying / Illness & Disability / Provider-Patient RelationshipKeywords: chronic illness / death / dying / sufferingWarning: A non-numeric value encountered in /home/customer/www/reflectivepractice.net/public_html/wp-includes/media.php on line 619
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Doctor Priorities vs. Patient Priorities by Danielle Ofri Doctors and patients can have contrasting agendas, viewed through different lenses. The key is not trying to change someone else’s lens, but rather, appreciating the value of their perspective.