12 Touching Pieces Of Advice Doctors Shared While Giving Bad News
We expect our doctors to give us medical advice. But sometimes, detailed instructions, big words we don’t know, science talk and “Look! I went to medical school!” language is the last thing you need when facing a diagnosis. If you’re lucky, your doctor understands this.
We polled The Mighty Facebook followers for their favorite pieces of non-medical advice their doctors have given them. Turns out, a lot of doctors really do get it.
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Take a look:
#12: Submitted by Michelle R. Rice
#11: Submitted by Vicki Happ
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#10: Submitted by Ethelwyn Smith
#9: Submitted by Melissa Murphy
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#8: Submitted by Kristen Daniels
#7: Submitted by Judy Pamer
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#6: Submitted by Ann Burgess
#5: Submitted by Marsela Ismailanji
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#4: Submitted by Geri Booth and her husband
#3: Submitted by Paula Sirochman Enzerra
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#2: Submitted by Britney Gardner Masucci
#1: Submitted by Ann-Maree Claire
