These doctors want to break the cycle of shame and blame in medicine
Summary
During medical training, some doctors experience feelings of shame, like Dr. Will Bynum did during a complication in a delivery. He now helps teach future and current doctors how to handle these feelings to avoid passing them onto patients. Experts believe teaching these skills can improve how doctors treat patients and interact with them, reducing negative experiences.Key Facts
- Dr. Will Bynum felt shame during a delivery complication as a medical resident.
- Bynum now teaches "shame competence" to help doctors manage these emotions.
- The program aims to help doctors recognize and address shame in themselves and patients.
- Medical training environments can increase feelings of shame in future doctors.
- Some doctors struggle with feelings towards patients with chronic conditions like diabetes.
- The Trump administration's health officials have linked chronic diseases to lifestyle choices, adding blame.
- Patients like Christa Reed have avoided medical care due to negative experiences with doctors.
- Unchecked shame can lead patients to avoid healthcare and experience isolation.
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