Nursing

Mum's the word

My husband saw a cardiologist regularly for several years, and I usually accompanied him on visits. As a former cardiac nurse, I couldn't resist asking questions and offering suggestions about his care.

Now my husband is under the care of an oncologist, who recently referred him back to the cardiologist to determine if his heart is strong enough to tolerate the cardiotoxic drugs that are part of the chemotherapy regimen. On a recent visit, the cardiologist took me aside and whispered, "Let that doctor out there do what he wants." We both laughed. I knew exactly what he meant.

SUSAN M. BELANGER, RN
Clinton Township, MI