“Very upset. Lung doctor I haven’t seen in two weeks told me maybe never get off ventilator and walked out.” My powerful reminder to see through each patient’s eyes.
“Humanism in medicine means understanding and celebrating the individuality, beauty, and humanity of the patients we encounter and the people we work alongside.”
“Addressing our patients’ emotions, hopes and fears allows us to provide the best care possible because physical health is only one aspect of what our patients deal with.”