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Podcast: The Podcast by KevinMD
Episode: Inside the heart of an internal medicine doctor
Description: In this episode, we delve into the profound emotional experiences of Ryan McCarthy, an internal medicine physician. Ryan shares heart-wrenching moments from his practice, including the day his heart metaphorically rolled off his arm and crashed on the exam room floor as he comforted a grieving patient, Ginny. We explore the balance between professional detachment and emotional involvement, the impact of compassion in health care, and the resilience needed to continue practicing medicine with an open heart. Ryan reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic shaped his approach to patient care and the importance of maintaining a compassionate practice amidst...