How to Confront a Colleague who is not doing the right thing for your Patient

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of the CROC Podcast, Dr. E tackles one of the most difficult and rarely discussed realities in healthcare — what happens when a doctor doesn’t show up for their patient.

Through a real-life case, we meet Robert, a patient facing advanced cancer whose care became fragmented at a critical moment. As uncertainty grows and leadership disappears, Dr. E is forced into an uncomfortable position: step beyond his role or allow the system to fail.

This episode dives deep into the ethical, emotional, and professional challenges of confronting a colleague who is not doing the right thing — and what it truly means to advocate for a patient when it matters most.

From navigating broken systems to redefining responsibility, this conversation is a wake-up call for medical professionals and a powerful reminder for patients and families: your care depends on more than knowledge — it depends on presence.

Because at the end of the day, patients aren’t asking who’s in charge… they’re asking one simple question: “Is someone here for me?”