Takeaway
“Someone contacted our employee assistance program . The program called and said, “Hear you need to talk.” Yup, that was love . . . but it was complicated, kinda still is. But I’m a bit better for it.”-Dr. Frank Cacace
Passion in the Medical Profession | February 17, 2023 | <1 min read
Highlights
I feel love every time a patient asks me how I am doing. This speaks to a connection that is beyond therapeutic or fiduciary. It is just human.
Dr. Jeff Millstein, Penn Medicine
Shared a lot of meals with colleagues over the last few days—so good to connect in person and as a group!
The Lauer Lab Group, Johns Hopkins Medicine
With patients: acknowledging my team for giving them honest, fact based COVID advice and space for them to express their fears/doubts. With colleagues: being part of a community of support and understanding.
Dr. Eric Last
I feel love when a patient shares a personal victory or valley with me.
Dr. Aline Charabaty, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Felt love from my colleagues Eileen Barrett and Sagar Ankita as we plan our exciting work in helping healthcare heal.
Dr. Richard Wardrop
Someone contacted our employee assistance program . The program called and said, "Hear you need to talk." Yup, that was love . . . but it was complicated, kinda still is. But I’m a bit better for it.
Dr. Frank Cacace
A patient who had "graduated" from my practice years ago emailed to ask if I'd be her baby's pediatrician!