The healthcare system is rough on everyone. Physicians and patients are both frustrated and everyone has a point.

This week we talk about three big topics that come up in the hospital: information, emotions and decisions.  We discuss them from the clinicians' perspective and then from the patients' perspective so that we can better understand each other.

The system is frustrating for everyone, but my hope is that patients and clinicians can turn towards each other instead of away from each other.

Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD
P.S.  Thank you for understanding about the coughing dog that you might hear in the background. My beloved doggie is terminally ill and I can't bear to lock her out of the room!

If you have a loved one who is ill and your family would like support through the experience feel free to reach out at [email protected]. A few coaching spots are available per month.  

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com

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