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Dean-David Schillinger: The Power of Patients’ Stories

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

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Rethinking Primary Care

This chapter explores the vital role of primary care in the healthcare system, advocating for a shift from episodic to continuous patient care. It examines the necessity for policy reforms to encourage more medical students to pursue primary care and mitigate the overemphasis on specialty services. The speaker shares personal reflections on caregiving, community service, and the human connections that define compassionate patient care.

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