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Physician self-disclosure about illness

Daniel Sands, MD, MPH
Physician
January 18, 2014

I recently struggled with an interesting patient care issue related to my illness. I had to cancel several weeks of clinical sessions, which I realize is a hardship for my patients.

A few weeks ago, when seeing a long-time patient of mine — a warm woman with several chronic conditions — I …

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Physician self-disclosure about illness

On the ultimate loss of control, living with uncertainty, reflecting on the future, and being a patient

Daniel Sands, MD, MPH
Physician
December 5, 2013

I don’t remember three days of my life.

I have generally felt in control of my life and behavior. Although I understand the future is always uncertain, I do as much as I can to plan for it and minimize risk to myself and my family. This includes focusing on avoidance of stress, healthy eating, and daily exercise. Despite this, anything is subject to change at any time for no apparent …

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