“The Emanuels [Ezekiel and Linda] described a third type of doctor-patient relationship, which they called “interpretive.” Here the doctor’s role is to help patients determine what they want. Interpretive doctors ask, “What is most important to you? What are your worries?” Then, when they know your answers, they tell you about the red pill and the blue pill and which one would most help you achieve your priorities."

p201, '7 Hard Conversations ' , 'Being Mortal', Profile Books, ISBN 978-1846685828 ― Atul Gawande

— Being Mortal by Atul Gawande (Wellcome Collection) (Page 201)