End-of-life conversations: Why physicians should embrace the responsibility
Like most situations that physicians encounter in their work, end-of-life conversations are not easy and require preparation and training. Yet these patient discussions are among the most satisfying I’ve experienced in my career because they’ve made me feel that I’ve made a true difference, offering comfort and a certain level of control to patients and families who are enduring difficult decisions.
Throughout my years as a practicing internist, I’ve had dozens …
