doi: 10.1370/afm.1884.
White Nights
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- DOI: 10.1370/afm.1884
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White Nights
Ann Fam Med.
2016 Jan-Feb.
Abstract
"How can you sleep at night after you ruined my life?" Arthur, a veteran patient of mine, implored after receiving his test results. This essay recounts my experience as a physician in coping with an extremely anxious patient, its influence on me, and some of my reflections on the ensuing white nights.
Keywords: anxiety; family physician; family practice; physician-patient relationship.
© 2016 Annals of Family Medicine, Inc.
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