KevinMD October 14, 2023
My first job as a physician assistant was in a neuro-oncology department. I was young, newly certified, and eager to interact with patients. The physician who mentored me there made sure I had the opportunity to counsel patients, and provide guidance and comfort after a new diagnosis. These are situations where a clinician needs time and space to be empathetic.
On one occasion, I spent nearly 45 minutes in the exam room with a young woman who was just diagnosed with glioblastoma, a terminal illness. While we talked a bit about the diagnosis itself and what the coming months would entail, most of my time in that room was spent sitting with her and her husband as the reality of...
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