Can physicians of the future be experts of science and empathy? Dr. Theophil Stokes, Chief of Neonatology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, believes they can. He joins Health2049 podcast co-host Bisi Williams to share stories from his experiences as a neonatal doctor that proves it’s not only more beneficial to the patient, but also to the doctor and medical staff.
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Timestamps:
- Healthcare in 2049. [2:14]
- What’s missing in medicine today? [4:43]
- How can we achieve this new vision? [6:18]
- A defining moment with a vulnerable patient. [7:33]
- A disconnect between the patient and hospital staff. [11:50]
- The breakdown of a well-intended, standardized medical approach. [13:33]
- A beneficial way to counsel a family in distress. [17:47]
- Obstacles in teaching empathy to doctors. [25:13]
- Society’s role in an empathetic approach to care. [28:48]
- Resistance to empathy. [29:17]
- An emotionally detached doctor vs. an emotionally engaged doctor. [31:17]
- Reassess medical students and training. [33:18]
