When a patient shares something deeply painful, how do you respond?
In this video, I recount a poignant moment with a long-standing patient who trusted me enough to share her story.
We have a history that spans many years, and this was just the latest chapter in our journey together.
I handed her some Kleenex and allowed her the space to process her emotions without rushing her.
What would you have done in this situation?
Ryan McCarthy is an internal medicine physician.
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