The vulnerability of patients needs to be respected and honored
As are many clergy, I am a pastor who is deeply involved in the medical lives of many of my parishioners. Because of what I have seen, particularly but not exclusively with end-of-life issues, I found myself increasingly averse to engaging the medical system for my own health needs.
However, I could no longer ignore some troubling symptoms. With trepidation, I ventured in.
I have been referred by my primary care physician …
