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The Power of Connection: Patch Adams MD and the Interpersonal Neurobiology of Healing

In the fall of 2020, when I was very near death due to hypercritical allostatic load (overloaded nervous system), I reached out to someone whose compassion I deeply admired. I had watched one of Patch Adams MD’s videos on YouTube—it … Continue reading

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Medical PTSD treatment plan

How do I resolve Medical PTSD? Since the medical industry ignores the fact of Medical PTSD, of course there’s no treatment protocol. Which, considering the iatrogenic effects of its other standard treatments, is probably a good thing. So, I had … Continue reading

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Empathy is Crucial in Medicine, But the Healthcare System Undermines It

Prioritizing efficiency and financial goals over empathetic care has detrimental effects on both patients and healthcare providers.  Empathy Improves Patient Outcomes Enhanced Communication: Empathetic healthcare providers build better communication with patients, leading to more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatments. … Continue reading

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