Reminder in scarlet: balancing empathy and detachment in oncology

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1.	Title	Title of document	Reminder in scarlet: balancing empathy and detachment in oncology

2.	Creator	Author's name, affiliation, country	Revathy Krishnamurthy; Department of Radiation Oncology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410 210, INDIA

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4.	Description	Abstract	This article explores an oncologist's journey from emotional vulnerability to practised detachment. A transformative moment, prompted by a poignant photograph of a patient in a scarlet saree, confronts the author with the emotional intricacies of patient care. The narrative delves into the human stories woven into the medical landscape, capturing the delicate balance between clinical detachment and maintaining a genuine connection. It prompts reflection on the emotional dynamics within the decision-making fabric of healthcare.

5.	Publisher	Organizing agency, location	Forum for Medical Ethics Society

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7.	Date	(YYYY-MM-DD)	2023-12-13

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9.	Format	File format	HTML , PDF

10.	Identifier	Uniform Resource Identifier	https://ijme.in/articles/reminder-in-scarlet-balancing-empathy-and-detachment-in-oncology/

11.	Source	Title; vol., no. (year)	Indian Journal of Medical Ethics;: Power, health and ethics

12.	Language	English=en	en

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