A couple of miles down Rockville Pike, south from the Beltway (495), on the right, sit the 27 centers and institutes that form the main campus of the National Institutes of Health. (Across from them on the left is the National Naval Medical Center.) Turn right Read More
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The NIH Clinical Center: A national healthcare treasure
A couple of miles down Rockville Pike, south from the Beltway (495), on the right, sit the 27 centers and institutes that form the main campus of the National Institutes of Health. (Across from them on the left is the National Naval Medical Center.) Turn right Read More
Nine great TED talks on improving health care
• Atul Gawande: How do we heal medicine? Read More
How Storytelling Is Changing the Way Doctors Treat Illness
(Updated 6-10-19)
"Sayantani DasGupta, MD, who teaches narrative medicine at Columbia University, says the key to sharing your health history is thinking of it as a story," wrote Abigail Rasminsky in Oprah. "Choose the turning points that you want to highlight—the ups and downs you've experienced over time," says DasGupta, a pediatrician who teaches narrative medicine at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College. "Who are the main characters? A supportive partner? An unsupportive boss? Mention the dramatic tensions. You might be concerned about meeting work deadlines, or caring for a sick parent. These details will help your doctor treat your illness in the context of your life. Finally, spill Read More
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Three cases for better management of dying
Putting on the Ritz, Moscow flash mob-style
I agree with Mary Hodge, who Read More
Why we love Guided Autobiography (GAB) groups
Lisa Smith-Youngs put together this video of voices from her GAB groups. Most of us who teach life writing workshops (GAB or otherwise) hear similar accounts, which is why leading these groups is such a joy -- for both leaders and participants.
Why participants love GAB groups
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Coach John Wooden on true success
John Wooden on the difference between winning and success (video of TED talk). His frankness and deadpan humor Read More
Baby Bigfoot on Ice (the power of a video story)
“Stories are secular prayers,” says Jim, who has also taught Read More