In this powerful episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Dr. Kristine Parker-Curling — physician, author, and advocate for human-centered medicine — to explore what it truly means to "doctor with heart."
Dr. Parker-Curling shares her journey into medicine and the emotional turning points that led her to write her book, Beyond The Knowledge: Power Steps On Doctoring With A Human Touch. She introduces listeners to her transformative C.A.R.E. framework and offers insight into how physicians can build deeper connections, improve patient outcomes, and restore meaning in medical practice.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or someone navigating the healthcare system with a loved one, this conversation will leave you inspired to seek and give care that goes far beyond the clinical.
✅ Why compassion is more than just a "nice to have"
✅ The power of presence and empathy in healing
✅ How the C.A.R.E. framework is changing medical relationships
✅ What patients and families need most from their doctors
Tune in and discover how compassion transforms care — one conversation at a time.
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