If your mother, father, brother or sister was rushed into hospital what kind of doctor or nurse would you want them to see? The answer to that question has been a passion 0f Dr John Geater for many years. So much so in fact that it led him to, with others, set up the organisation PRIME - Partnerships in International Medical Education. In 2006 John received an MBE for his contribution.
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\nDo join John and I as we discuss:
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\n \tHow the foundation of his relationship with God, his wife Jane and family makes everything else possible.
\n \tThe importance of the values of integrity, compassion, altruism, excellence, continuous self-improvement and teamwork in underpinning all medical training.
\n \tThe question John likes to ask his students of "Is it right to smile at a patient?" and the responses he gets.
\n \tUnderstanding the mind-body-spirit connection of human beings
\n \tSeeing God at the intersection of science and humanity.
\n \tHow losing the humanity of our patients is so often a root of burnout and cynicism in the medical profession around the world.
\n \tUnderstanding the person of Jesus as healer.
\n \tHow a lack of connection with others is one of the biggest predictors of mental health problems.
\n \tUnpacking the Hebrew concept of 'shalom' to understand complete flourishing in body, mind and spirit and relationships.
\n \tThe legacy of PRIME to "inspire those who inspire others who go onto inspire others alongside developing their medical skills."
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\nYou may also find of interest:
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\nAn Incredibly Brief History of Medicine.
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\nWhat Does It Actually Take To Be A More Caring Person?
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\nWhat If You Could Read Other People's Minds?
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\nPodcast #042: What Does It Take To Live A Meaningful Life?
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\nThe Royal College of Physicians Report Doctors in Society: Medical Professionalism In A Changing World that emphasises the importance of professional values to all medical training.
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\nTo find out more about PRIME click\xa0here.