Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity

Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity

With his â€œdeeply informed and compassionate bookâ€¦Dr. Epstein tells us that it is a â€˜moral imperativeâ€™ [for doctors] to do right by their patientsâ€ (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 greatâ€”more accurate diagnoses, fewer errors, and stronger connections with their patients. This made a lasting impression on him and set the stage for his lifeâ€™s workâ€”identifying the qualities and habits that distinguish master clinicians from those who are merely competent. The secret, he learned, was mindfulness.

Dr. Epstein â€œshows how taking time to pay attention to patients can lead to better outcomes on both sides of the stethoscopeâ€ (Publishers Weekly). Drawing on his clinical experiences and current research, Dr. Epstein explores four foundations of mindfulnessâ€”Attention, Curiosity, Beginnerâ€™s Mind, and Presenceâ€”and shows how clinicians can grow their capacity to provide high-quality care.

The commodification of health care has shifted doctorsâ€™ 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 â€œa concise guide to his view of what mindfulness is, its value, and how it is a skill that anyone can work to acquireâ€ (Library Journal).
Country USA
Manufacturer Scribner
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-01-24
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Scribner
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2017-01-24
Format	Kindle eBook

Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity

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