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When my favorite patient turned on me, I learned a lesson in the emotional work of doctoring

By Stat News  
   August 07, 2019

After I declined to prescribe him stimulant medication, one of my favorite patients became angry and began to raise his voice. It was the last appointment of the day, and the clinic was largely empty. I shifted back in my chair, leaning away from him, subtly trying to protect my pregnant belly and hide my fear and disbelief. 

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