title: Reconnection: having the end-of-life discussion with mom.
abstract: Learning how to speak with patients about end-of-life topics is often anxiety provoking for medical trainees. However, it also provides a unique opportunity for personal growth. The surprising reward of having such a conversation is presented in this reflection.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY, USA mandy.peng@nyumc.org.
authors.forename: Mandy H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Peng
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000523:psychology; D065126:Palliative Medicine / Q000193:education; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology*
keywords: end-of-life discussion; health care proxy; medical education; narrative; palliative medicine; reflection