The Last Conversation

In this narrative medicine essay, an emergency physician who knows well the look of coming death reflects on his communication regrets in the final days and hours of his father’s life.

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JAMA
Published
2025-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.1166
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Empathy and Medical Education
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The Last Conversation

Daniel A. Handel
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Empathy and Medical Education
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The Last Conversation

Daniel A. Handel
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Abstract

In this narrative medicine essay, an emergency physician who knows well the look of coming death reflects on his communication regrets in the final days and hours of his father’s life.

JAMAVol. 333(16)
Carolinas Medical Center (US)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 93%
Empathy and Medical Education
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