JCO - the Art of Oncology series: Doctor, Where Art Thou?

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"....M.M. and L.B. taught me to be available to my patients, even after I am no longer administering medications and even after other physicians are primarily directing their care. Even though I still believe that end-of-life care is complex and probably best primarily managed by palliative care and hospice providers, I have decided to make staying in touch with my dying patients a personal goal. For my patients and their families and for me as a developing oncologist, I need to learn how to keep a connection to the end with those whom I have promised to take care of."