Takeaway
“I typically don’t give advice of any kind to patients but instead provide a supportive space for them to reflect on experiences and goals. During this process, many patients come to realize the importance to their own healing of asking forgiveness of themselves and others.”-Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Passion in the Medical Profession | September 17, 2021 | <1 min read
Highlights
In the process of recovery and working the steps of AA, my patients frequently chat with me about making amends with family and friends they have hurt.
Dr. Mike Fingerhood, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Can't say that I've done this, but I've certainly asked for forgiveness on behalf of my entire healthcare team for things that have been missed or when patients haven't had great outcomes.
Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy, Ohio State
I would ask: have our institutions asked forgiveness from the patients they have wronged? Have we, who are complicit with them?
Dr. Zackary Berger, Johns Hopkins Medicine
I typically don’t give advice of any kind to patients but instead provide a supportive space for them to reflect on experiences and goals. During this process, many patients come to realize the importance to their own healing of asking forgiveness of themselves and others.
Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine
I've had discussions with patients around self-forgiveness ,especially when they've felt guilt about not meeting their health goals.
Dr. Rachel Levine, Johns Hopkins Medicine