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Shunichi Nakagawa
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I use "what are you most worried about?" most frequently. I also use this q during the initial palliative care consult (not during serious convo), after I introduce myself, explain
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"Doctor, what would you do if this is your mother?" A very common question family asks us. Should we answer that Q? You don't have to if not comfortable, but
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"What would he WANT?" is NOT the right Q. Instead, we should ask the followings, - "What are you most worried about?"- "What are you hoping for?" - "What is
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In a family meeting, after you explained the situation is worse, I see many doctors ask, "What would he WANT?" I think this is a BAD question, although I'm aware
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I see trainees give prognosis ("days to weeks") immediately after "how much time I have left?" It is crucial (and awful) information, and has to be delivered carefully (and as
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