Should Doctors Tell Patients They Are Walking Time Bombs?

Should doctors tell patients that they are walking time bombs? We all know this is a commonly used metaphor. When it comes to the heart people are often told they have a “ticking” time bomb. Here’s one recent very public example from a story about statins by Jane Brody in the New York Times: “My friend Richard Erde...Click here to continue reading...

Source: CardioBrief - November 4, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Larry Husten Tags: People, Places & Events Policy & Ethics Prevention, Epidemiology & Outcomes communication Jane Brody Patient time bomb Source Type: blogs