RT Book, Section A1 Zhukovsky, Donna S. A1 Epner, Daniel E. A2 Epner, Daniel E. SR Print(0) ID 1190086028 T1 Data Synthesis in the Pursuit of Personhood T2 Empathy: Real Stories to Inspire and Enlighten Busy Clinicians YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw Hill LLC PP New York, NY SN 9781260473414 LK hemonc.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190086028 RD 2024/03/28 AB REFLECTING ON WHAT is it to be an empathic clinician, I recalled a patient who touched my heart when I saw her as a consultation with one of the nurse practitioners on our team. Ms. R was a single woman in her early 30s who had progressive metastatic rectal cancer complicated by a large pelvic fluid collection, a malfunctioning pelvic drain, and poorly controlled pain despite the use of high doses of opioids. Adding to the complexity of her situation, she had survived three cardiac arrests over the past few weeks. Before meeting Ms. R, my colleague and I discussed her at length, during which time the nurse practitioner presented a comprehensive data review that included results of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, the Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale, the patient's family structure and job history, pain medication history, morphine equivalent daily dose, physical findings, and imaging results. She also described how our team had rotated the patient's opioid regimen multiple times, never finding a regimen that provided Ms. R with adequate relief. The nurse practitioner did an excellent job of collecting and presenting objective data for us to consider as we developed a treatment plan.