Problem
A. Linda Kenney says that Dr. van Pelt's training had "shut him down from feeling." Have you experienced the same thing in your training? Why or why not?
B. As a health care professional (or at least one in training), how do you keep yourself from being desensitized to human suffering?
C. At some point in your career, do you think you will commit a serious error that will harm a patient? Why?
D. Linda Kenney says patients want to be told the truth in a timely manner. How likely would you be to do this if your hospital were advising you against it? What support would you need (from colleagues or anyone else) to talk openly with a patient after making a mistake in his or her care?