> What if the doctor couldn't get back to the hospital in time and this was the only way to tell them? Well, that's not what's happened in this particular inst

> What if the doctor couldn't get back to the hospital in time and this was the only way to tell them? Well, that's not what's happened in this particular instance, nor will it be anywhere near the common case. And if the doctor actually can't be there, then at least have the attending nurse break the news. As long as it's a warm body with good bedside manner. We're big, squishy monkeys hardcoded to have contact with each other. We're particularly bad at making connections with people through a low-quality screen. It actually makes a difference when the person is there and present with you.