Renowned Thoracic Surgeon Shares How Doctors Can Increase Empathy & Compassion

<p><strong>Why is this episode important on a show about toxic relationships? Because your doctor--and other healers--need to be empathetic, aware, interested, listening, and compassionate.</strong> Some are wonderful. Others, not so much. You need to find one that cares about all of you, not just the numbers, graphs, and medications.</p><br><p>In your toxic relationship, have you ever been seriously ill or injured? What kind of care did you get at home? That's a big moment, isn't it, when you realize that the toxic person can't be bothered with you, or take you seriously? How does your doctor behave?</p><br><p>Dr. Hassan Tetteh had early personal experiences with trauma, and the impact on him directed his life's work. A Near Death Experience changed so much for him. Dedicated to The Art of Human Care™ (also the name of his book), Dr. Tetteh helps you see what to look for in a doctor, too.</p><br><p>In a toxic relationships--past or present, there is often trauma from emotional abuse. You NEED your doctor to see, know, and believe what is happening to you. Emotional abuse takes a toll on your body as I discussed with <a href="https://shows.acast.com/hijackals-conflict-toxic-people-narcissist/episodes/how-toxic-relationships-wear-down-your-body-ruin-your-health" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Elizabeth Hughes in episode 189</a>. Dr. Tetteh explains why you need to truly feel cared for when you need medical attention.</p><br><p>Although he offers his acronym, L.E.A.R.N, for healers, it's a very good approach for all of us in our relationships. Enjoy this...even if it sounds a little off our usual topics. It's valuable!</p><br><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S EPISODE:</strong></p><ul><li>How an earlier life experiences change Dr. Tetteh's understanding of care</li><li>Why it often seems that doctors are more interested in time than patients</li><li>Hear his Human Care Theory</li><li>What's up with toxic people's response when you're ill</li><li>Why you need to find an empathetic, compassionate doctor<