Pt: Dr. B, you look like you lost some weight.
Ther: (Pleased) I've been working out a little.
Pt: Good.... I was worried that something might be wrong.... your health.
Ther: Yeah?
Pt: I don't want you to get sick and die... I worry about your health at your age.
Ther: Somehow, when you say it like that, I don't feel that there's any personal concern. (grins)
Pt: Sure there is!
Ther: What concern?
Pt: (long pause) Well, all the work we've done together... I don't... (pause)
Ther: Out with it.
Pt: I don't know if I could start over again with another therapist. So don't die. (laughs)
Ther: I understand now. I'll do my best to stay alive... not on your account, of course. (laughs)
Pt: (laughs with relief)
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