Dr. Tim Cunningham, a nurse leader at Emory Health, shares stories of his journey into nursing and how his father’s struggles founded his commitment to help others. Dr. Cunningham shares a deeply moving tale about his time in Sierra Leone treating patients with Ebola virus. Tim tells how assisting a dying woman in her time of need was such a meaningful moment of presence. Yet, he questioned who was truly receiving the gift of presence, He or the patient? Marcus asks about Tim’s role at Emory Health when he’s focused on the health and wellness of the nursing staff. The two talk about active listening being the key to showing compassionate presence. They talk about Narrative Medicine and the application to helping clinicians frame their experiences.
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Date: 08/29/2022
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Episode title and number: Episode 65 – Dr. Tim Cunningham – How Compassionate Encounters Benefit All