Jody Stern: Why Compassion is Key to a Better Healthcare System

The current healthcare system is failing everyone, says practicing neurosurgeon and author of Grief Connects Us, Dr Joseph Stern (Jody). We need to reimagine how healthcare is delivered. In this episode, Jody explains why learning to connect to emotions makes you a better doctor, why the idea of perfection among neurosurgeons is dangerous, and why grief is a universal truth and experience that we all share, no matter who you are. Key takeaways: The nature of grief Why doctors are taught to have distance Our healthcare system is destructive The skills of palliative medicine Care in community is real and attainable