Ofri, ?Torment?

Discussion questions: Ofri (2005)

1. Why might it be harder for a medical specialist to deal with a difficult patient than for someone in another field to deal with a difficult client? What does Ofri learn about herself or about the practice of medicine from this encounter?

2. Which lines in Ofri's essay did you find particularly effective? Why?

3. Why does Ofri stress that this attempt probably won't cure Mrs. Uddin's ills either?

4. Can you relate Ofri's narrative to some of the ideas we studied in the sections on sickness or on rights, respect, and decision-making?