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Zen and the art of physician-maintenance
January 3, 2025 | 5 min read
Healthcare professionals can help counteract "sustained inattentional blindness" and faulty clinical reasoning by integrating Zen principles into their practice. This may allow clinicians to more fully perceive the patient’s reality, as well as avoid overlooking crucial details.
Connecting with Patients
In the aftermath
December 19, 2024 | 1 min read
The murder of a health insurance company CEO has drawn attention to a swell of frustration with America’s healthcare system. Clinicians can extend empathy to patients who suffer simply trying to receive care.
Connecting with Patients
Beyond the Grinch’s grump
December 23, 2024 | 1 min read
Patients exhibiting "Grinch-like" behaviors may be masking underlying trauma and vulnerability. Try an empathetic "Cindy Lou" approach to foster trust and facilitate healing.
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