Dr. David Rakel is Professor and Chair of the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He is the author of the book The Compassionate Connection: The Healing Power of Empathy and Mindful Listening, a book that describes the power of human connection and the ways it can be used to boost health and well-being. In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting with your patients, the power of empathy and mindful listening to heal, the future of medicine and the role of doctors, and much more. Links David's website Mindful Communication Website Mindful Communication Facebook Mindful Communication Instagram