Asking patients "Why?"

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Asking patients "Why?"

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Nov 10, 2020

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What should a doctor do when a patient behaves in a way that doesn't seem to make sense? Saul and Stefan discuss a case.

Released:

Nov 10, 2020

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Two physicians, through dialogue and interviews, take a critical look at medical training and the culture of medicine and explore how interpersonal boundary clarity and the capacity to fully engage are essential to effective medical practice, mentoring, medical education, and a nourishing career. This podcast builds on Dr. Weiner’s book, On Becoming a Healer: The Journey from Patient Care to Caring about Your Patients (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2020). Hosted by Saul J. Weiner MD, and Stefan Kertesz MD MSc

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Asking patients "Why?"

Asking patients "Why?"

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Titles in the series (49)

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