We explore Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov's work on dignity therapy, its application in practice, and ways we can enhance humanism in medicine. Dr. Chochinov is a psychiatrist and researcher in palliative and end-of-life care. Our discussion also touches on burnout and systemic challenges the field of medicine faces.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia
Guests: Harvey Max Chochinov, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4
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Website to learn more about online dignity therapy training workshops: https://dignityincare.ca/en/
Chochinov HM, Hack T, Hassard T, Kristjanson LJ, McClement S, Harlos M. Dignity therapy: a novel psychotherapeutic intervention for patients near the end of life. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Aug 20;23(24):5520-5. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.08.391. PMID: 16110012.
