The Desperate Son

Witnessing his father's decline from cancer, an oncologist wrestles with his own fears and desperation. The story illustrates what happens when roles are flipped and a health professional finds himself at the centre of a family health crisis.  What would you, as a health professional, do when faced with a similar situation? The story could be used to promt discussion about care at end of life and provider-patient communication.

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  • Link: https://narrativebasedmedicine.ca/updates/an-excerpt-from-cancer-confidential-by-charles-hayter/
    • Details

      Language: English

      Type of Story: Chapter

      Medium: written

      Contributed by: Charles Hayter ( chashay52@gmail.com )