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Changing the medical system with empathy [PODCAST]

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Join Ann McColl, a patient advocate, and James Whitlock, a neurologist, as they delve into their shared passion for understanding the journeys of patients with complex conditions within the medical system. Ann shares her personal story of overcoming multiple diagnoses, including chronic fatigue syndrome and craniocervical instability, through groundbreaking surgery. James reflects on his career in neurology, focusing on the rehabilitation of individuals with severe traumatic brain injuries and his efforts to cultivate empathy among medical staff. Together, they discuss the importance of empathy in health care, the challenges of navigating the medical system, and how to improve patient-physician relationships.

Ann McColl is a patient advocate. James Whitlock is a neurologist.

They discuss the KevinMD article, “A complex patient interviews a retired physician.”

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