The Pro: Linking patients, doctors and families

SGH nurse Lim Wen Ting has learnt to deal with difficult questions about death in her 14 years in oncology nursing. The awkward questions are opportunities to connect with patients, she says.
SGH nurse Lim Wen Ting has learnt to deal with difficult questions about death in her 14 years in oncology nursing. The awkward questions are opportunities to connect with patients, she says.PHOTO: GIN TAY FOR THE STRAITS TIMES

Oncology nurse acts as advocate for cancer patients to ease physical, emotional suffering