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DEATH AS A DOCTOR: CONCLUSION

September 30, 2017 by David Abdelmalak in Medical, Musings

These 4 stories shared in the weeks past are only a sampling of the many ways people approach death and dying. In a profession where prolonging life is typically the main aim, death makes the practice of medicine feel ultimately futile...

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September 30, 2017 /David Abdelmalak
death, doctor, conclusion, final, thoughts, fear, bravery, love, acceptance, denial, chaos, peace, pain, comfort
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DEATH AS A DOCTOR: PART 4 - DENIAL

September 23, 2017 by David Abdelmalak in Medical, Vignette

One day, an elderly couple that normally sees another doctor at our practice came to see me. Their problem? Not enough pain killers…

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September 23, 2017 /David Abdelmalak
part 4, death, doctor, denial, palliation, palliative, care, metastatic, cancer, pain
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