Opinion: People with terminal cancer need to know they are dying. Doctors shouldn’t withhold that information
I have worn many hats professionally. The most uncomfortable one is “doctor friend.” At best, it’s a request for a recommendation for a gynecologist or for advice on which antihistamine works best for allergies. But other times I have found myself in the role of interpreter between a friend and their physician, navigating serious health problems.
These situations come with a challenging set of professional and personal boundaries in which I play the role of friend and subject matter expert, but the ultimate responsibility remains with the treating physician.
