Excellent piece by @HMChochinov whose research pioneered understanding of what ‘dignity’ means, and how health and care professionals can address this. The Patient Dignity Question is an essential tool in health care. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2023/01/27/why-is-being-a-patient-such-a-difficult-pill-to-swallow.html

@TransformChap1, any critical care chaplains interested in a multidisciplinary prof mtg? Critical Care Congress #SCCM2023 has some sessions to which #chaplains could add our expertise. Next year’s @SCCM Congress is in Phoenix! 1st authors receive complimentary registration.

@PalliativeMed_j published editorial: The Platinum Rule: A New Standard for Person-Centered Care, by @HMChochinov, mentioned in new Scientific American article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/better-patient-care-calls-for-a-platinum-rule-to-replace-the-golden-one/ by @ClaudiaWallis1

Just attended a fantastic #SCCM2023 research snapshot presentation about post-ICU clinics and patient-provider communication using #telehealth to address recovery concerns. @tammyeaton17 and I discussed post-prez how #Spirituality is part of recovery as well. @ICUKhan

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