Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Last words

  • Last words

    Dean Gianakos Virginia, United States   It’s after midnight, and I’m on the phone with the family medicine resident. “Dr. Gianakos? Sorry to wake you. I’m here in the emergency room with Hattie T. I know you know her from previous admissions. Another COPD exacerbation, Dr.G. I’ve given her antibiotics, steroids, and three neb treatments.…