Abstract
I am a primary care physician diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. After my diagnosis, I began to wonder, is it ever appropriate to disclose my situation, my diagnosis, any details about my cancer journey to my patients? On the one hand, physicians go to great lengths to protect privacy; on the other hand, patients appreciate the ability to share and connect, including knowing that their doctor has been through something similar. In this essay, I explore the nuances of over-sharing versus making a personal connection and how the two elements of this dual role might ultimately benefit each other.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 173-175 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Annals of family medicine |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2019, Annals of Family Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Clinician-patient communication/ relationship
- Primary care issues
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