This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between doctors and patients, highlighting the speaker's experience in both roles. It examines the importance of recognizing patient identity and the emotional complexities involved in treatment decisions, showcasing the lessons learned from this dual perspective.
Physician Adam Cifu keeps a binder of every patient of his who has passed away. Every once in a while, he opens it and remembers the lives of his past patients. Morbid? Maybe a little. But it's just one of the ways Cifu tries to make his practice of medicine more mindful. In this conversation with EconTalk's Russ Roberts, Cifu explores the human side of medicine and the challenges of being a good doctor.