Clara Forrest

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In the book “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” the author, Lionel Shriver,1 recounts the fictional tale of her son whose deteriorating behavior ultimately results in tragedy, despite many unheeded warning signs. In clinical medicine, we face a similar issue of a deteriorating medicolegal climate with overlooked warning signs and potential tragic consequences for many. Like the protagonist in the novel, we also need to talk about the impact and opportunity cost of our current situation.