Umm what? Giving up on your patient? You have done everything? Really? Not according to what I’m seeing. Usually when I dive in and explore the issue, there are all kinds of stones still unturned. The last time I checked, the ONLY circumstance when you might even have a chance of giving up is when someone is dying of terminal cancer within days. Other than that, no excuses. You are still on the line to help. You are a doctor for chrissake.

I am one that tends to never give up myself. That is what I am actually here for, to help and give knowledgeable advice on the issue and how to try to solve it, not just to give up. Mind you, I have rules though. I make it clear to the patient from the beginning that whatever we are working on is a team effort. I make it clear that it will take effort from both of us. I try to empower them to be the captain of their own healthcare team and be an active participant. There will be no randomly missed appointments and non-compliance with reasonable expectations. I have to have at least that for us to work together for your benefit.

I get it, sometimes you have those patients that have hit rock bottom, are ready to quit and give up themselves. But, I am willing to bet that if you look deeply enough, you will be able to discover the reason why and help them get past it and move toward better health. It can be done folks. It really can. You giving up is not an option. I just can’t bear to hear that anymore.

Bottom line, I am right here, ready to listen, ready to problem solve, ready to be a part of your team. C’mon down and lets see what you need! I bet we can come up with something together!

Dr. Katz