The Human Touch in Modern Medicine - Choudhuri, Gourdas
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A paradox is unfolding in healthcare: explosion of medical knowledge on one hand, and a steep decline in satisfaction and trust levels among care seekers on the other.This book deals with the less talked about topics such as empathy, compassion, care, and changing perspectives of what is right or inappropriate. He urges modern healthcare to regain its direction and get back on the human centric track. The topic "Graceful Death" explores how each of us needs to think and plan the way we wish to be treated when our time comes. This book is a must read for all health-care professionals, patients…mehr

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A paradox is unfolding in healthcare: explosion of medical knowledge on one hand, and a steep decline in satisfaction and trust levels among care seekers on the other.This book deals with the less talked about topics such as empathy, compassion, care, and changing perspectives of what is right or inappropriate. He urges modern healthcare to regain its direction and get back on the human centric track. The topic "Graceful Death" explores how each of us needs to think and plan the way we wish to be treated when our time comes. This book is a must read for all health-care professionals, patients and members of the society whose thoughts and opinions should help guide medicine in present times. About the Author: Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri is a medical specialist, teacher, researcher, philanthropist and writer. He champions health education, empowering individuals to manage health challenges and encourages awareness on health issues through the HOPE Initiative (www(dot)hope(dot)org(dot)in) that he established in 2004. He is concerned about technology's impact on patient care and stresses the importance of "strengthening the human connection" in dealing with patients and public. This book advocates for compassionate healthcare, reminding us to prioritize "care" and remain relevant to society's needs. It encourages a return to empathy and human-centered practices in modern medicine. Learn more about him at www(dot)drgchoudhuri(dot)net.
Autorenporträt
"Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri (MD, DM, FACG, FRCP, FAMS, WHO-fellow) is a medical specialist, teacher, researcher, philanthropist and writer.He graduated from JIPMER, Pondicherry, and trained at the All India institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Through fellowships and friendships he trained and observed patient-doctor relationships from several regions of India, Nagoya University, Japan, Kreiskrankenhaus Völklingen, Germany, University of Sydney, Australia", but retained and nurtured his connect with the innumerable Indian patients he served in India.During his over 42 years as a medical specialist, Dr. Choudhuri has been professor and head of Gastroenterology at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, President of the National Indian Society of Gastroenterology, and has played a leadership role in developing liver and digestive healthcare in the country.He strongly believes that awareness on health issues, helps individuals live better and tackle challenges more efficiently and effectively when they arise. His passion led him to create Hope Initiative (www.hope.org.in) in 2004 through which he campaigned to including health as a component of school education. He has written a health column called Health Adda for 13 years.He lives in Gurgaon and provides medical services in Gurgaon and Lucknow.To know more about him visit www.drgchoudhuri.net"