Doctor recounts including a grandson in end-of-life conversation

An oncologist describes a hospital bedside conversation where a young grandson remained present as his family discussed a patient's terminal prognosis.

• A patient in his early 70s deteriorated after major cancer surgery, with failing kidneys and low blood pressure.
• Dr. Ranjana Srivastava spoke with the family via FaceTime, including the patient's daughter and grandson.
• She told the family to hope for months but prepare for weeks, and that chemotherapy was no longer viable.
• Dr. Srivastava told the grandson he was brave for staying alone with the patient after the discussion.