Talking Compassion with Dr. Tom Kusek

In this episode Lee interviews Dr. Tom Kusek (Dr. T), one of the few people in the world to have more experience as a patient than Lee! Together they discuss Dr. T's PhD in Leadership and Education, the most compassionate experience Dr. T has had in his life, the impact compassion can have on patient care, how compassionate care makes you feel as a patient, having the courage of finding care that puts compassion first, the definition of active listening, and suggestions on how to make it through healthcare challenges. Since overcoming “burnout” and successfully beating advanced cancer, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has been a man on a mission. A mission to reveal and reverse the catastrophic crisis caused by the rapid disappearance of compassion in healthcare. The absence of which has a hugely negative and sometimes fatal impact on patients and the far too often burned-out healthcare professionals who treat us. Why? To insure that every patient gets treatment by equally medically competent and compassionate professionals. Which science has proven beyond any doubt must, MUST be present for the best, quickest patient outcomes and long-term health. Join “Patient Lee” on this journey and mission to make the world a more compassionate and caring place! Learn insights to help loved ones and yourself in times of crisis. Hear interviews from all sides of the compassion crisis, including doctors, nurses and patients. Together we can make a difference in the world today.