A morally reprehensible patient.

摘要

I had a patient whom I actively disliked, and whenever I saw his name on my list I worked to suppress my uncomfortable negative feelings. My initial problems with him had to do with his passive attitude that, at times, bordered on hostility. For example, if I suggested he make lifestyle changes to deal with his obesity, he would shrug. If I pointed out a laboratory test abnormality-his cholesterol was too high, or his kidneys were going downhill-he would say, "You're the doctor," with an edge of aggression, as though these were problems for me alone to solve.