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  • Medical Humanities
  • Anesthesiology
  • Palliative Care

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  • End-of-life discussions are critical in oncology.
  • Patient acceptance of mortality presents unique communication challenges.
  • The role of creative expression in processing terminal illness is under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nuances of end-of-life discussions through poetry.
  • To illustrate a patient's psychological journey when confronting impending death.
  • To highlight the intern's perspective in facilitating sensitive conversations.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative poem was crafted by an anesthesiology intern.
  • The poem reflects on a specific patient encounter.
  • Qualitative description of the patient's emotional state and acceptance of death.

Main Results:

  • Poetry offers a unique lens to capture the emotional depth of end-of-life dialogues.
  • The patient demonstrated acceptance of death, yet uncertainty about its specifics.
  • The intern's reflection reveals the complexities of empathetic communication in critical care.

Conclusions:

  • Creative writing, such as poetry, can enhance understanding of patient experiences in terminal care.
  • Further exploration of artistic methods in medical education is warranted.
  • Effective end-of-life communication requires acknowledging patient acceptance while addressing uncertainty.