Grey Matter with Michael Krasny Abraham Verghese - Humanizing Healthcare
Nov 21, 2023
Abraham Verghese, best-selling author and Stanford Professor of Medicine, talks about humanizing healthcare and the value of bedside medicine. They discuss the importance of building relationships in the doctor-patient relationship and the concept of slow medicine. Verghese also shares their experience dealing with AIDS in Tennessee and explores cancel culture, stereotypes, and the placebo effect in healthcare.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Writing, Editing, and the Importance of Storytelling
02:13 • 20min
Building Relationships in the Doctor-Patient Relationship
22:25 • 14min
Exploring the Concept of Slow Medicine and its Challenges
36:32 • 2min
AIDS in Tennessee: A Challenging and Enlightening Experience
38:10 • 17min
Cancel Culture, Stereotypes, and the Placebo Effect in Healthcare
55:05 • 3min
The Challenges and Expectations of Writing a Second Novel
58:01 • 2min
Discussions on Writing, Career, and Appreciation
59:38 • 2min