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Showing Original Post only (View all)I'm angry and conflicted about a patient right now. Maybe talking about it will help. [View all]
I've been treating, for a couple of years now, a patient with a history of deep-vein thrombosis. He comes in twice a month for his lab test and any necessary adjustment to his warfarin.
He's an okay guy, and our visits have been pleasant, even though I know he's been in and out of prison several times.
Yesterday during his visit, he confessed to me that he's going up on charges of felony possession of child pornography. Then he broke down and started crying. He's really afraid of doing hard time. Any affinity I might have had for him before instantly turned into disgust for this snivelling coward who is helping perpetuate a market for a horrible, horrible product.
I don't know how much longer he has before he has to begin his sentence. But I'm sure he'll be back for his regular visits. I'll make sure he gets good, proper medical care. I took an oath to that effect. But I just don't want to have anything more to do with him.
Thank you for listening.