Time Quote by Alice McDermott
““Mr. Persichetti knew that six weeks before its time and with a good thirty-minute ride to the hospital once the ambulance came (would it ever come?), the baby would most likely not survive, would””
About This Quote
A doctor anticipates a baby's likely death, yet the ambulance's arrival remains uncertain.
In simple terms: A doctor expects a baby to die, but the ambulance may not come.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for uncertainty in critical moments.
Themes
mortality
uncertainty
medical ethics
Mood
anxious
serious
Type
ethical
medical
When to use this quote
- emergency response
- family decision making
Key Concepts
palliative care
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with uncertain outcomes?
- What actions can improve emergency response?
A Different Perspective
Outcomes can be unpredictable despite best knowledge.
