Breaking the emotional flatline: Reclaiming empathy in medicine [PODCAST]

KevinMD January 15, 2025
The Podcast by KevinMD

Join us as we explore the emotional toll of high-stakes health care with physician, speaker, and thought leader Pamela Buchanan. Discover her insights on the “emotional flatline,” a defense mechanism that shields health care professionals but can erode empathy and connection. Pamela shares her journey of overcoming this state, offering actionable steps to transform health care and prioritize mental well-being for providers and patients alike.

Pamela Buchanan is a board-certified physician, speaker, and thought leader dedicated to transforming health care and championing mental well-being.

She discusses the KevinMD article, “Reviving the emotional flatline: Addressing burnout in health care professionals.”

Transcript

Kevin Pho: Hi, and welcome to the show. Subscribe at KevinMD.com/podcast. Today, we welcome back Pamela Buchanan. She’s a physician,...