Quadruplem

I keep a sticky on the charts for all my patients who have lost a loved one with the death anniversary (often I was their doctor too) so I can talk with them about the person who passed around the time they passed. It is also for me since we can share stories and while the impact on my life is less I miss the person also.

Thank you. I always treat patients like I would want my family treated. It was a dream to be a doctor and I never forget it is such a privilege to take care of people through their lives.

Always check your state licensing board in the US prior to a new doctor. Often doctors have issues on their license. In some cases they are not even licensed.

Thank you. I am sorry for your loss. I am so impressed with your work to help care for others.

I am sorry for your loss and it does affect you to care for someone at their death in profound ways which are different for everyone. Talking with a grief counsellor can help sometimes (often free through local hospices if you live in the US). Also, definitely ok to try talking with her parents. A lot of time people really do like talking about a person who died but no one brings them up. Try bringing her up as a story - remember that time “cousin” did the crazy/funny/cute thing. She was so wonderful.

Take care of yourself and you are wonderful to have cared for someone at the end of their lives like that.