Now don’t get me wrong, as someone who gave up English lessons at O-level, and has only written reports and policy documents, newsletters and blog posts (of course) since, I really don’t think I have a novel in me. More correctly, at the moment I don’t have a novel in me – much as I’d Read More
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Thanks to Dr. Lynn and Dr. Radwany, who wrote to offer practical suggestions for the future or to simply share their experiences.
I agree wholeheartedly with Dr. Kassabian's point that a 0% success or survivability rate is not a reasonable criterion that can be endorsed by physicians. It is important to note, however, that this criterion is used by patients and families on occasion, and I have seen it become the source of much conflict between the patient and treating physicians. The corollary issue of uncertainty in medicine, specifically in prognostication, is an important one that is beyond the scope of my comments.