We speak with Dr. Leslie Boyd, gynecologic oncologist and healthcare leader, about one of medicine’s most delicate balances: nurturing hope while remaining honest in the face of serious illness. Through stories from her patients, reflections on her own career, and insights from years of mentoring physicians in training, Leslie explores how clinicians can help sustain hope without offering false reassurance. We consider how hope is not the opposite of realism but an essential part of healing. This thoughtful conversation offers a powerful reminder that even when medicine cannot change the outcome, physicians can profoundly influence how patients experience the journey.
Guest: Leslie Boyd
Interview and Commentary: Abigail Ford Winkel and Annie Robinson
Editing: Abigail Ford Winkel
Sound Engineering: Greg Dorsainville
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