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When Doctors Fail to Treat the “Whole Patient” (We All Lose)
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Treating the "whole patient" is an approach to healthcare that goes beyond addressing just the physical symptoms or ailments of a person. In this week’s episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, we hear a challenging story from our guest, Sarah, that helps explain the downside when doctors fail to treat the “whole patient.”
In this emotionally charged episode, hosted by Dr. Christine Meyer, Sarah, our 43-year-old guest, recounts her journey after discovering she carries the BRCA gene, known for increasing the risk of various cancers. Driven by personal insights and powerful conversations, this episode explores the emotions many patients will face surrounding difficult healthcare decisions and surgeries, as well as the profound impact of truly listening to patients and the frustrations of dealing with the numerous life-challenging aspects of menopause. Join Dr. Meyer as she uncovers the complexities of Sarah’s journey while revealing the importance of the human side of medicine.
Connect with Dr. Meyer:
Dr. Meyer’s Website: https://www.christinemeyermd.com/
41 episódios
Manage episode 430597656 series 3411254
Treating the "whole patient" is an approach to healthcare that goes beyond addressing just the physical symptoms or ailments of a person. In this week’s episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, we hear a challenging story from our guest, Sarah, that helps explain the downside when doctors fail to treat the “whole patient.”
In this emotionally charged episode, hosted by Dr. Christine Meyer, Sarah, our 43-year-old guest, recounts her journey after discovering she carries the BRCA gene, known for increasing the risk of various cancers. Driven by personal insights and powerful conversations, this episode explores the emotions many patients will face surrounding difficult healthcare decisions and surgeries, as well as the profound impact of truly listening to patients and the frustrations of dealing with the numerous life-challenging aspects of menopause. Join Dr. Meyer as she uncovers the complexities of Sarah’s journey while revealing the importance of the human side of medicine.
Connect with Dr. Meyer:
Dr. Meyer’s Website: https://www.christinemeyermd.com/
41 episódios
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