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Jul 24, 2024, 13:44
Laura Vater: Being excited to see your patients can transform your clinical days
Laura VaterĀ shared on X:
“Be genuinely excited to see your patients, and they will often match that energy. It can transform your clinical days and make for much deeper connection with patients.
Applies to relationships outside of medicine, too.”
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Dr. Laura B. Vater is a gastrointestinal oncologist at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, liver, and bile duct cancers. She developed the SMILE Scaleā¢ in 2017, a tool used globally to help patients and clinicians prioritize health. Her research interests include narrative medicine to enhance clinician empathy and support caregivers in their work
Aug 15, 2024, 17:52