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Drop of Indigo Dye
Get PDF I share my story of how an unexpected diagnosis changed my lens in caring for my patients. This story shines a light on how narrative medicine tools employed by various healthcare professionals touch me as a patient, in turn, realizing how it trickled down to strengthen relationships with my patients as their comprehensive family physician. Narrative medicine permitted me to process my health journey and re-assess my values to gain new insights on how I derive meaning and purpose
The Physician as a Healer: Relief of Suffering
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When Deception Promotes Dignity: The Ethics of Using Illusion to Create Safe Spaces for Persons Living with Dementia
Get PDFCaring for persons living with dementia (PLWD) is challenging. Some of the most challenging aspects include managing behavioral and psychologic symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Many patients and families will consider dementia care facilities to better manage BPSD, which can contain design elements that use the physical environment to decrease BPSD by deceiving residents and controlling their behavior—all for their own benefit and safety. This immersive approach to behavior management represents a more holistic way to manage BPSD. Considering the especially vulnerable status of PLWD, these design elements should be thoughtfully implemented, researched post-implementation, and discussed with patients and their loved ones. The design-based approach to managing BPSD demonstrates the obligation healthcare providers and facility designers have to be more holistic in designing care environments for PLWD, especially for those living in dementia care facilities.
Pine Trees, Trolls and Golden Windows: A Tale of Two Grandfathers
Get PDFIn this brief personal essay, the author explores her relationship with her two grandfathers, and traces their influence in her path to Geriatric Medicine. She reflects on lessons and stories imparted by her grandfathers, and the wisdom that can be gained from listening to the perspectives of others. 
The Doctor as Person Fellowship Program: A Path for Purpose in Healthcare
Get PDFContributions from a McGill Whole Person Care Training Initiativ
