by Diane W. Shannon | Sep 2, 2018 | Humanizing Medicine
Research has demonstrated the benefits of integrating the humanities into medicine. What about bringing medicine to the arts? There are countless examples of physicians in literature: John Keats, Williams Carlos Williams, Anton Chekhov, Abraham Verghese.... by Diane W. Shannon | Dec 20, 2017 | Humanizing Medicine
In my recent post on the stigma associated with burnout, I shared messages that clinicians learned in training and on the job about self-care, being human, and being vulnerable. Their responses illuminate the toxic culture that exists in our health care system.... by Diane W. Shannon | Dec 7, 2017 | Humanizing Medicine, Understanding Burnout
I realize today that shame, and the stigma about needing help if you’re a care provider, profoundly affected my career path and even my sense of identity. When I was overwhelmed, exhausted, stressed, and scared, did I reach out for help? No, I kept going until I hit a... by Diane W. Shannon | Sep 12, 2017 | Humanizing Medicine
Earlier this week, I was asked an intriguing question by an interviewer: “If you had a magic wand and could have one wish for improving the well-being of clinicians and addressing burnout, what would it be?” My response? Respect. Respect for the humanity of everyone... 
by Diane W. Shannon | Jan 14, 2017 | Culture, Humanizing Medicine
Why would a well-respected, venerable health care organization adopt a soft and squishy approach—tracking disrespect and other forms of emotional harm—to monitor its performance? In 2007, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a 672-bed health system affiliated... 
by Diane W. Shannon | Dec 8, 2016 | Humanizing Medicine
The day after I participated in the Second Wingspread Summit on Preventing Physician Burnout in Jacksonville Florida, I was considering the high points of the event: connecting with others who are committed to understanding and addressing the problem, learning about... 