Today while updating the tracking list for the Dyspnea II study, I found out through NG that a patient I had helped interview passed away last week at MSH.
I didn’t really know her. But I sat with her while she had breath, and was still alive. She was a kind woman, and was willing to spend one hour of her time with us during her last days, for a research study.
I think it takes a really brave person to face death, and not shy away. I think palliative care doctors need to have even more empathy and patience.. Palliative care research is really lacking, but I’m beginning to see the importance of it.
Also..isn’t it strange how we often take life itself for granted? I think I am more blessed I realize.
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