Chapter
The Dilemma of Sharing Dire News with Patients
30:15 - 38:16 (08:00)
The podcast discusses whether medical professionals should share dire news with patients or hold off because it could take away their hope and ability to fight. The guest on the show also shares her own experience of not sharing her diagnosis with her family at first, and the weight it placed on her shoulders.
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Hope is a force that drives us in our lives, whether it is for personal health, financial gain, or uncertain times.
30:15 - 32:37 (02:21)
Summary
Hope is a force that drives us in our lives, whether it is for personal health, financial gain, or uncertain times. A personal story is shared about how hope can be a potent panacea.
ChapterThe Dilemma of Sharing Dire News with Patients
EpisodeNo One Wants to Talk to HOWIE MANDEL
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Medical professionals are not always versed in psychiatry and medicine, and it may be irresponsible to give patients horrible news without any backup.
32:37 - 35:46 (03:08)
Summary
Medical professionals are not always versed in psychiatry and medicine, and it may be irresponsible to give patients horrible news without any backup. This can take away the patient's hope and sometimes also their ability to fight.
ChapterThe Dilemma of Sharing Dire News with Patients
EpisodeNo One Wants to Talk to HOWIE MANDEL
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker shares about their experience of not telling their mother and brother about their illness and the importance of healthcare professionals communicating with patients effectively.
35:46 - 38:16 (02:30)
Summary
The speaker shares about their experience of not telling their mother and brother about their illness and the importance of healthcare professionals communicating with patients effectively. They emphasize that patients should not be discouraged from seeking treatment even when the prognosis is low.