Recently, one of my clinic patients asked me to administer his intramuscular medication injection. I appreciated the vote of confidence but had to tell him he was mistaken in thinking that my skill would surpass that of our nurses’. “Trust me,” I told him. “You’re in better hands with them.” It reminded me of the…
Comments closedIn appreciation of oncology nurses everywhere. In recognition of National Nurses Week: Thank you to oncology nurses for: staying behind in the room with patients and families after we deliver difficult news, not letting us shirk the tough questions, professionalism in the most difficult of circumstances, being partners in care, remembering what size gloves we wear,…
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