KevinMD October 5, 2024
We are joined by Paul Pender, an ophthalmologist with extensive experience in patient care. We explore the vital role emotional intelligence plays in strengthening the physician-patient bond, particularly in challenging health care environments. Paul shares insights into how self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management enhance caregiving, build trust, and help alleviate patient suffering. We also discuss the emotional challenges physicians face, including moral injury and burnout, and how cultivating compassion-driven skills can transform patient outcomes and physician resilience.
Paul Pender is an ophthalmologist.
He discusses the KevinMD article, “Why meaningful patient connections matter in medicine.”
Transcript
Kevin Pho: Hi, and welcome to the show. Subscribe at KevinMD.com/podcast. Today, we welcome back Paul Pender. He’s an ophthalmologist. Today’s KevinMD article is...
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