New Patient Visit: Sibling Exam after Death of Sister
This fits The career I envisioned: Escorting a boy, Legs like springs, Bouncing back to the waiting room Where children and parents Point at fish And books, Safe and healthy. Yet I never envisioned How he passes unseen, How his young grandmother Steadies herself With his unsuspecting hand. The childhood they shared Cut from beneath them.
Year Created: 2020
New Patient Visit: Sibling Exam after Death of Sister, Literature by Alex Hatch, MD, FAAP
Alex Hatch, MD, FAAP
Fellow, Department of Pediatrics
I remember leaving this clinic encounter with a tremendous weight and entering a busier than usual waiting room. This boy-and other children too-had an innate resilience that I sincerely hope will continue to serve him. Sometimes, you just can't see what others are experiencing, and this can be especially true of children.
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