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On Being a Patient |3 May 2016

A Sense of Closure

Jürgen L. Holleck, MD

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We were the last skiers inside the small, rustic hut at the top of the mountain. A group of three ski patrol members were the only others, and they hunkered around a table in what seemed to be a recertification prep session. One of the men who seemed to be more senior presented scenarios: “A middle-aged skier is lying unresponsive at the edge of the trail. … ” His tone was confident; his build was stocky with broad shoulders, probably an accomplished athlete in his day. I studied his face for clues as to age and listened in, wanting to speak up.
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Holleck JL. A Sense of Closure. Ann Intern Med. 2016;164:628. doi: 10.7326/M15-2225

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Published: Ann Intern Med. 2016;164(9):628.

DOI: 10.7326/M15-2225

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