“I believe it is incumbent on the hospitalist to adjust his or her beliefs to be more accepting of our patients’ values,” Dr. Patrick says. “I can agree to any request I find to be reasonable and in the patient’s best interest, even if it is different than what I believe.” TH
Gina Gotsill is a journalist based in California.
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