Description
With his ?_odeeply informed and compassionate book?_?Dr. Epstein tells us that it is a ?_~moral imperative?_T [for doctors] to do right by their patients?__ (New York Journal of Books). The first book for the general public about the importance of mindfulness in medical practice, Attending is a groundbreaking, intimate exploration of how doctors approach their work with patients. From his early days as a Harvard Medical School student, Epstein saw what made good doctors great?_"more accurate diagnoses, fewer errors, and stronger connections with their patients. This made a lasting impression on him and set the stage for his life?_Ts work?_"identifying the qualities and habits that distinguish master clinicians from those who are merely competent. The secret, he learned, was mindfulness. Dr. Epstein ?_oshows how taking time to pay attention to patients can lead to better outcomes on both sides of the stethoscope?__ (Publishers Weekly). Drawing on his clinical experiences and current research, Dr. Epstein explores four foundations of mindfulness?_"Attention, Curiosity, Beginner?_Ts Mind, and Presence?_"and shows how clinicians can grow their capacity to provide high-quality care. The commodification of health care has shifted doctors?_T focus away from the healing of patients to the bottom line. Clinician burnout is at an all-time high. Attending is the antidote. With compassion and intelligence, Epstein offers ?_oa concise guide to his view of what mindfulness is, its value, and how it is a skill that anyone can work to acquire?__ (Library Journal).
Binding: Paperback / softback
Binding: Paperback / softback