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444. How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis?

Freakonomics Radio

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The Case of the Anaesthesiologist

Trisia and Mazareli argue that there is still a huge deficit in compassionate care. They cite the case of an anaesthesiologist who told her patient, "What are you tallin me for? I i note mention or me, and i don't care" Trisia: If you want to make an argument for compassion in health care, it's a good example. On the other hand, having compassion can save you money - they say.

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