Attending, Ronald Epstein
Attending, Ronald Epstein
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Attending
Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity

Author: Ronald Epstein

Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross

Unabridged: 7 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/24/2017


Synopsis

With his “deeply informed and compassionate book…Dr. Epstein tells us that it is a ‘moral imperative’ [for doctors] to do right by their patients” (New York Journal of Books).

The first book for the general public about the importance of mindfulness in medical practice, Attending is a groundbreaking, intimate exploration of how doctors approach their work with patients. From his early days as a Harvard Medical School student, Epstein saw what made good doctors great—more accurate diagnoses, fewer errors, and stronger connections with their patients. This made a lasting impression on him and set the stage for his life’s work—identifying the qualities and habits that distinguish master clinicians from those who are merely competent. The secret, he learned, was mindfulness.

Dr. Epstein “shows how taking time to pay attention to patients can lead to better outcomes on both sides of the stethoscope” (Publishers Weekly). Drawing on his clinical experiences and current research, Dr. Epstein explores four foundations of mindfulness—Attention, Curiosity, Beginner’s Mind, and Presence—and shows how clinicians can grow their capacity to provide high-quality care.

The commodification of health care has shifted doctors’ focus away from the healing of patients to the bottom line. Clinician burnout is at an all-time high. Attending is the antidote. With compassion and intelligence, Epstein offers “a concise guide to his view of what mindfulness is, its value, and how it is a skill that anyone can work to acquire” (Library Journal).

About Ronald Epstein

Dr. Ronald Epstein is a practicing family physician and professor of family medicine, psychiatry, and oncology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he directs the Center for Communication and Disparities Research. He is an internationally recognized educator, writer, and researcher whose landmark article, “Mindful Practice,” published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1999, has revolutionized physicians’ view of their work. Dr. Epstein has been named one of America’s Best Doctors every year since 1998 by U.S. News & World Report. Visit Dr. Epstein at RonaldEpstein.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on March 23, 2017

Okay, as far as a literary work, it is probably a 3.5 on this scale, but I rated it a 5 because of the importance of the message in this book and Dr. Epstein's ability to get this point across. As I was reading this book, my mother became ill and was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and had a ver......more

Goodreads review by Carly on January 30, 2020

Lots of great info concerning mindfulness and prescience in the healthcare field. Highly recommended for anyone in Medicine.......more

Goodreads review by Nathan on February 26, 2023

Goed boek, maakt goede punten. Ik zou het zeker wel aanraden voor iedereen die in de gezondheidszorg werkt. Het boek zelf zegt dat het voor iedereen is, maar ik zie dit de meeste mensen niet interesseren. Sorry kben effe te lui om een decent review te schrijven.......more

Goodreads review by Jae on July 24, 2017

Really good read on mindfulness training and preventing burnout. While written about medicine, this would seem very applicable for those in the police force (where officers must make quick judgements in high stress situations) and teaching. Highly recommend this read!......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on July 14, 2022

read for class. pretty easy to read and the points resonated.......more