Sliver of Hope

In this narrative medicine essay, a transplant nephrologist relates how his reticence to tell a patient that her worsening health status rendered her ineligible for a transplant strengthened his resolve to better communicate bad news with his patients.

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JAMA
Published
2025-11-07
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.20418
Primary Topic
Empathy and Medical Education
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Sliver of Hope

Aditya S. Pawar
JAMA
Empathy and Medical Education
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Sliver of Hope

Aditya S. Pawar
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Abstract

In this narrative medicine essay, a transplant nephrologist relates how his reticence to tell a patient that her worsening health status rendered her ineligible for a transplant strengthened his resolve to better communicate bad news with his patients.

JAMAVol. 335(2)
Hadassah Medical Center (IL)
Openalex Percentile: Top 61%
Empathy and Medical Education
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