When Critical Illness or Death Catches You By Surprise
Bear witness to what is happening inside yourself.  Are you shocked?  Angry?  Unable to listen?  In denial?  Wanting to believe this is a lab error?  These are all perfectly normal responses, but they do not serve as a solid foundation from which to respond to the situation.
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