Passing the Torchin the Century of BiologyThe Gold Foundation names Dr Richard I Levinas new President and CEOA Message from SandraLike William James I deeply believe that ldquothe use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast itrdquo Thatrsquos why I am so delighted to announce that Richard I Levin MDan internationally recognized medical scholar and most recently Dean at McGill MedicalSchool in Montreal has joined the leadership of The Gold Foundation as President andCEO I feel assured that the humanistic mission of the Foundation will significantly advance under his wise direction and its future is now secure ndash Sandra O Gold EdD Senior Counselor to the President
A Message from RichI am delighted to join in the incredibly important work of inventing the future of the foundation Standing on the shoulders of founders Sandra and Arnold Gold I am deeplyhonored and excited about my new position and feel certain that my passion for the mission -critical to the citizens of our nation if not the world ndash will move us rapidly forward to writethe next chapter
Medicine in America is at a tipping point and has begun a revitalization that will transformhealthcare and make the patient-doctor relationship even more important than it has beenJust as the Renaissance allowed the establishment of humanism as a philosophy thisrenaissance in medicine in the Century of Biology will require an even greater focus on hu-manistic aspects of care The Gold Foundation is perfectly positioned to lead this revival
Interdisciplinary science and the transferring of the ldquosecretrdquo knowledge of scientists to thepublic will be key Equally key is what the Foundation has begun and succeeded at so well ndashdeveloping rituals and opportunities to push the pendulum back toward a balance betweentechnologist and healer Many physicians will need to become capable of explaining withcompassion and wisdom what the secrets of their patientsrsquo genetic heritage imply TheFoundation can be the nexus for such change
Long before joining the Foundation I have had a personal history with it As a student prac-titioner and Dean APGFrsquos mission was my personal ethos It began philosophically with mytraining at Bellevue in the 70rsquos in the pre-technological age where I learned the importanceof the physician as trustee for each patient Holding the patientrsquos hand was often the onlytherapeutically useful tool we had Then as teacher and mentor of generations of students ahighpoint of the academic year was delivering a keynote address at the White Coat Cere-mony And in a moment of pride and celebration beyond the sublime in 2008 I stood asMentor when my daughter Jennifer was elected to the GHHS at Dartmouth
Throughout my life I have been dedicated to and passionate about excellence We are in a period of great reformation and potential and while our models and resources are undertremendous pressure this is an extraordinary era in which striving for excellence is the keyThe opportunities are exceptional but are well within our reach if we act collaboratively creatively and efficiently to invent the future and ldquokeep the care in healthcarerdquo
ndash Richard I Levin MD President and CEO
wwwhumanism-in-medicineorg
Working to keep the care in healthcare
Fall 2012
L to R Dr Sandra Gold amp Dr Arnold P GoldDr Richard Levin amp Jane Levin Esq
Dr Richard I LevinA Short Biographical TimelineThis biography represents an attenuated version of Dr Levinrsquos accomplishments1970BS in Biology Honores in Biologia Yale University 1973MD New York University School of Medicine1974Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha1979-1983Postdoctoral Fellowship Vascular BiologyCornell University Medical College1983Fellow American College of CardiologyFellow American College of Physicians
1986-1989Councilor Eastern Section American Federationfor Medical Research1995-1996President American Heart Association NYC Affiliate1996-2006Attending in Medicine Tisch Hospital NYU Medical Center1998-2000Board of Directors American Heart Association Na-tional Organization2000-2006Vice Dean for Education Faculty and Academic Af-fairs NYU School of Medicine2001-2004President American Heart AssociationHeritage Affiliate2006-2011Dean Faculty of Medicine amp Vice Principal for HealthAffairs McGill University 2006Attending Emeritus in Medicine Bellevue Hospital Center2011-2012Senior Scholar in Residence Association of Aca-demic Health Centers2012President amp CEO of The Arnold P Gold Foundation
Humanismrsquos Future in HealthcareldquoWhat concerns you most about the direction you see American healthcare takingin relation to assuring the caring relationship between patient and doctorrdquo is thequestion we asked guests to discuss at this yearrsquos White Coat Ceremony DinnerHere are some of the most common concerns identified with responses provided byour new President and CEO Dr Richard Levin and the Chair of APGFrsquos Board ofTrustees Dr Jordan Cohen
QUESTION Do todayrsquos physicians have a communications problem
Rich Yes on several levels Most physicians are now salaried employees and efficiency is demanded by the system in which they practice Time is limited andrecord keeping is becoming electronic which does take time away from interactingwith patients On another level there is perception that the narrative caring interviewis not of value The Foundationrsquos focus is to change that perception Jordan do youagree
Jordan I do agree And thatrsquos why Irsquom pleased to see medical schools paying a lotmore attention to nurturing studentsrsquo communication skills New techniques such asthe use of standardized patient simulation which involves the use of individualstrained to portray the roles of patients family members or others are being used toteach and to evaluate the ability of future doctors to talk and listen to patients
QUESTION How much pressure do doctors feel to see more and more patientsCanrsquot technology help with this
Rich As payors have reduced payments for standard ldquocognitiverdquo care in favor of procedural care doctors have been forced to squeeze in more visits to try tomaintain income Also there is a physician shortage which doesnrsquot helpUnfortunately technology and the new media are only just developing in this arenaThey are ldquohalf-way technologiesrdquo as Lewis Thomas called them and canrsquot yet savetime for most physicians
Jordan Most doctors are still subject to financial incentives to see as many patientsas they can because most insurance companies still use the fee-for-service methodto pay doctors for what they do Happily we are seeing a shift toward differentfinancing methods that value the quality rather than the quantity of patient care Weare also depending more and more on new technologies to provide good measuresof quality care
QUESTION Will the shortage of physicians lead to a crisis of access Is it true that more doctors are retiring now
Rich Recent surveys suggest that doctors will retire at an earlier age partiallybecause of the large number of doctors who are part of the baby boom generationSurveys indicate that many doctors have become dissatisfied with practicing medicineand desire to retire early The Gold Foundation will begin programs to help improvepractice conditions to fight this trend
Jordan Whether or not doctors choose to retire earlier we are likely to face a shortage of doctors as our population ages and as demand for healthcare servicesincreases In order to avoid a ldquocrisis of accessrdquo we need to enlist the help of otherhealthcare professionals ndash nurses physician assistants pharmacists and others
QUESTION Has ldquocorporatizationrdquo of care depersonalized medical practice
Rich These issues are not necessarily automatically linked Some large practiceshave made patient centrality and humanistic care part of the plan
Jordan Rich is right creating integrated healthcare systems ie corporatizing careneed not depersonalize medical practice But such organizations must recognize andreward humanistic physicians if we are going to retain the focus on patients andkeep the care in healthcare
Physicians Experiencing Burnout atHigher Levels Than General Population
of physicians said they experienced burnout symptoms
of those in the general US workforce said they did
of physicians said they were dissatis-fied with their work-life balance
of those in the general US workforce said they were
of physicians reported working 60hours weekly or more
of those in the general US workforce did
of physicians reported highdepersonalization
of those in the general US workforce did
Nearly half of the physician respondents reported at least oneburnout symptom
Shanafelt TD et al Burnout and satisfaction withwork-life balance among US physicians relative tothe general US population Arch Intern Med 2012101001archinternmed20123199The study evaluated rates of burnout and job satis-faction among 7288 US physicians and comparedscores between specialties and with a sample of theUS general work force Respondents tended to beolder and graduated from medical school longer agothan the total physician population
APGF Initiates New Research Institutefor Humanism in MedicineMany people believe that while empathy and compassion are admirable traits in adoctor strictly speaking they are a nicety However science is now beginning todemonstrate that being a humanistic doctor has a direct and positive impact onpatientsrsquo healthcare outcomes With the increasing number of individuals entering the already strained healthcare system as a result of the Affordable Care Act thepractice of humanistic medicine could become a casualty
To ensure that the importance of key elements in the doctor-patient relationship is not diverted in the implementation of the ACA The Gold Foundation is developing an institute for research on humanism in medicine The institute will facilitate and disseminate research to better define the role of compassion and respect in the delivery of high quality health care
ldquoSubstantiating the impact of compassion empathy good communication and cultural awareness on the outcomes of care is critically important as we embark onfundamental reforms of our healthcare system We must not lose sight of these invaluable aspects of high quality care as we explore more efficient and less costlymodels of healthcare deliveryrdquo said Gold Foundation Board Chair Jordan J Cohen MDimmediate past President of the Association of American Medical Colleges
The institute will provide a source of funding and technical assistance for investigatorsinterested in understanding how humanistic care contributes to patient outcomesSpecial emphasis will be placed on identifying or creating valid and reliable tools forevaluating patient care provided by individuals and teams of healthcare professionalsThe institute will also assemble relevant research results from other sources and willserve as a central resource for updated information about humanism in medicine
ldquoNow more than ever evidence of the impact of humanistic relationship-centeredmethods and models of healthcare must inform how we practice and educate thenext generation of health professionalsrdquo said Elizabeth Gaufberg MD MPH GoldFoundation Professor and an Associate Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry atHarvard Medical SchoolCambridge Health Alliance Dr Gaufberg will serve as theinstitutersquos founding director
In addition to Dr Gaufberg current staffing plans include a health sciences researchlibrarian The research housed on the institutersquos website will be available to policymakers healthcare professionals journalists and the public
Currently in development the institute is seeking financial support including a namingopportunity Stay tuned for further information
DOC = Doctors of Compassion wwwhumanism-in-medicineorg
Keep in TouchThanks for reading the printed version of DOC You also have the option of receivingDOC by e-mail Drop Kerry an email at kerrygold-foundationorg No need for anote ndash just put ldquoGo Greenrdquo and your name in the subject line and Kerry will do the rest
Visit our Facebook pageto see whatrsquos new in medical education compassionate care and GoldFoundation programs around the country and around the world Simplygo to wwwbitlyGoldFacebook
Follow us on TwitterGoldCareInMed where we share links to interesting articles about thedoctor-patient relationship and news about Gold Foundation awards andceremonies
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For enhanced content including links to articles and additional information
view the e-version of DOC at wwwhumanism-in-medicineorgDOC_ Fall_ 2012
ldquoMy husbands Humanism in
Medicine lapel pin recently broke
with the face of the pin separating
from the fastener Is there any way to
replace the pinrdquo - M
ldquoI would be happy to send him a new pin
Please reply with his name and address
and I will send it right out Thanks for
contacting usrdquo - Kerry APGF
ldquoThank you so much He is a 4th year
student and I believe he received the
pin at the White Coat Ceremony ndash he
was so upset when it broke I can ask
him for details if you need them - thus
far I was hoping to surprise him with
the replacementrdquo - M
ldquoNo thatrsquos fine Would you like me to
send it to your attention so that you can
surprise himrdquo - Kerry APGF
ldquoThat would be fantastic thanks
Ive made a small donation to the
foundation to express my gratitude
not only for the replacement pin but
for the work you dordquo - M
The value of a Lapel PinA recent exchange with APGF
If your ldquoHumanism inMedicinerdquo lapel pin is lostor broken wersquod be happy to replace itContact iangold-foundationorg and let us know when and where you receivedyour original pin and wersquoll send you a new one Wear it always and wear it well
DOC = Doctors of Compassion
The Silent World of Doctor and Patient Jay Katz Baltimore MD The Johns Hopkins University Press 2002In looking at the doctor-patient decision-making process physician and law professor Jay Katz examines the time-honored belief in the virtue of silent care and patient compliance Historically the doctor-patient relationship has been based on a one-way trustmdashdespite recent judicial attemptsto give patients a greater voice through the doctrine of informed consent Katz criticizes doctors for encouraging pa-tients to relinquish their autonomy demonstrates the detrimental effect their silence has on good patient care and advocates for a new informed dialogue that respects the rights and needs of both sides
The Human Side of Medicine Learning What Itrsquos Like to be
a Patient and What Itrsquos Like to be a Physician Larry SavettWestport CT Greenwood Publishing Group 2002This book presents case studies about what it is like to be a patient a day in the life of a physician the doctor-patient relationship and teaching the human side of medicine
When Doctors Become Patients Robert KlitzmanNew York NY Oxford University Press 2007 The purpose of this book is to illustrate the complicated lives of doctors when they become ill their emotions their need for balance and their identity The author successfully breaksdown the myth of invulnerability opens readers up to the preciousness of life and provides firsthand accounts of 48 doctors coping with their own mortality
The Arnold P Gold Foundation619 Palisade Avenue Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632
The Arnold P Gold Foundation Inc
Tel (201) 567-7999 Fax (201) 567-7880Email infogold-foundationorg
Website wwwhumanism-in-medicineorg
Board of TrusteesJordan J Cohen MD ChairmanRichard Levin MD PresidentCEONorman Seiden Vice ChairmanMyron Rosner Esq SecretaryJeffrey L Saltzer CPA Treasurer
Elaine AdlerJennifer Ashton MDBrian E Benson MDRobert M BerkowitzArnold P Gold MDChairman Emeritus
Sandra O Gold EdDJoshua E Hyman MDLisa Kravet EsqWilliam J LippmanMarsha Levine PhDHerbert R Mayer
Robert B Mellins MDMarc Nivet EdDRobert O OwensJohn W Rowe MD
Arthur H Rubenstein MBBChJonathan D SeeligMark Seiden
Samuel Silverstein MDMichael SonnenfeldtReed V Tuckson MDAbraham Verghese MDBarry C Waldorf Esq
Ronald A Arky MDHerman AronsonRADM Susan J
Blumenthal MD MPABenjamin S Carson MDRita Charon MD PhD
Carl EpsteinRuth L Fischbach PhDSteven K Grinspoon MDJerome E Groopman MD
Brett Harris EsqDavid C Leach MDSherwin B Nuland MDWilliam J Peace PhD
Rachel Naomi Remen MDSteven A Schroeder MDKenneth I Shine MDDavid T Stern MD PhDJ Robert Suriano PhDDaniel T Williams MD
Barbara PackerManaging DirectorCOO
Ann BruderDirector of Programs
Ian FinisterreProgram Associate
Jacqueline MintzExecutive Director
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Harriet TurnerProgram Associate
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Michele SilverProgram Assistant
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Robert GurmankinVP of Development
Jennifer MillerDirector of Communications
and Marketing
Kerry FordDevelopment Associate
Mary MeehanBookkeeper (Pro Bono)
Medical and Professional Advisory CouncilNorma E Wagoner PhD Chair
Staff
Humanismrsquos Future in HealthcareldquoWhat concerns you most about the direction you see American healthcare takingin relation to assuring the caring relationship between patient and doctorrdquo is thequestion we asked guests to discuss at this yearrsquos White Coat Ceremony DinnerHere are some of the most common concerns identified with responses provided byour new President and CEO Dr Richard Levin and the Chair of APGFrsquos Board ofTrustees Dr Jordan Cohen
QUESTION Do todayrsquos physicians have a communications problem
Rich Yes on several levels Most physicians are now salaried employees and efficiency is demanded by the system in which they practice Time is limited andrecord keeping is becoming electronic which does take time away from interactingwith patients On another level there is perception that the narrative caring interviewis not of value The Foundationrsquos focus is to change that perception Jordan do youagree
Jordan I do agree And thatrsquos why Irsquom pleased to see medical schools paying a lotmore attention to nurturing studentsrsquo communication skills New techniques such asthe use of standardized patient simulation which involves the use of individualstrained to portray the roles of patients family members or others are being used toteach and to evaluate the ability of future doctors to talk and listen to patients
QUESTION How much pressure do doctors feel to see more and more patientsCanrsquot technology help with this
Rich As payors have reduced payments for standard ldquocognitiverdquo care in favor of procedural care doctors have been forced to squeeze in more visits to try tomaintain income Also there is a physician shortage which doesnrsquot helpUnfortunately technology and the new media are only just developing in this arenaThey are ldquohalf-way technologiesrdquo as Lewis Thomas called them and canrsquot yet savetime for most physicians
Jordan Most doctors are still subject to financial incentives to see as many patientsas they can because most insurance companies still use the fee-for-service methodto pay doctors for what they do Happily we are seeing a shift toward differentfinancing methods that value the quality rather than the quantity of patient care Weare also depending more and more on new technologies to provide good measuresof quality care
QUESTION Will the shortage of physicians lead to a crisis of access Is it true that more doctors are retiring now
Rich Recent surveys suggest that doctors will retire at an earlier age partiallybecause of the large number of doctors who are part of the baby boom generationSurveys indicate that many doctors have become dissatisfied with practicing medicineand desire to retire early The Gold Foundation will begin programs to help improvepractice conditions to fight this trend
Jordan Whether or not doctors choose to retire earlier we are likely to face a shortage of doctors as our population ages and as demand for healthcare servicesincreases In order to avoid a ldquocrisis of accessrdquo we need to enlist the help of otherhealthcare professionals ndash nurses physician assistants pharmacists and others
QUESTION Has ldquocorporatizationrdquo of care depersonalized medical practice
Rich These issues are not necessarily automatically linked Some large practiceshave made patient centrality and humanistic care part of the plan
Jordan Rich is right creating integrated healthcare systems ie corporatizing careneed not depersonalize medical practice But such organizations must recognize andreward humanistic physicians if we are going to retain the focus on patients andkeep the care in healthcare
Physicians Experiencing Burnout atHigher Levels Than General Population
of physicians said they experienced burnout symptoms
of those in the general US workforce said they did
of physicians said they were dissatis-fied with their work-life balance
of those in the general US workforce said they were
of physicians reported working 60hours weekly or more
of those in the general US workforce did
of physicians reported highdepersonalization
of those in the general US workforce did
Nearly half of the physician respondents reported at least oneburnout symptom
Shanafelt TD et al Burnout and satisfaction withwork-life balance among US physicians relative tothe general US population Arch Intern Med 2012101001archinternmed20123199The study evaluated rates of burnout and job satis-faction among 7288 US physicians and comparedscores between specialties and with a sample of theUS general work force Respondents tended to beolder and graduated from medical school longer agothan the total physician population
APGF Initiates New Research Institutefor Humanism in MedicineMany people believe that while empathy and compassion are admirable traits in adoctor strictly speaking they are a nicety However science is now beginning todemonstrate that being a humanistic doctor has a direct and positive impact onpatientsrsquo healthcare outcomes With the increasing number of individuals entering the already strained healthcare system as a result of the Affordable Care Act thepractice of humanistic medicine could become a casualty
To ensure that the importance of key elements in the doctor-patient relationship is not diverted in the implementation of the ACA The Gold Foundation is developing an institute for research on humanism in medicine The institute will facilitate and disseminate research to better define the role of compassion and respect in the delivery of high quality health care
ldquoSubstantiating the impact of compassion empathy good communication and cultural awareness on the outcomes of care is critically important as we embark onfundamental reforms of our healthcare system We must not lose sight of these invaluable aspects of high quality care as we explore more efficient and less costlymodels of healthcare deliveryrdquo said Gold Foundation Board Chair Jordan J Cohen MDimmediate past President of the Association of American Medical Colleges
The institute will provide a source of funding and technical assistance for investigatorsinterested in understanding how humanistic care contributes to patient outcomesSpecial emphasis will be placed on identifying or creating valid and reliable tools forevaluating patient care provided by individuals and teams of healthcare professionalsThe institute will also assemble relevant research results from other sources and willserve as a central resource for updated information about humanism in medicine
ldquoNow more than ever evidence of the impact of humanistic relationship-centeredmethods and models of healthcare must inform how we practice and educate thenext generation of health professionalsrdquo said Elizabeth Gaufberg MD MPH GoldFoundation Professor and an Associate Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry atHarvard Medical SchoolCambridge Health Alliance Dr Gaufberg will serve as theinstitutersquos founding director
In addition to Dr Gaufberg current staffing plans include a health sciences researchlibrarian The research housed on the institutersquos website will be available to policymakers healthcare professionals journalists and the public
Currently in development the institute is seeking financial support including a namingopportunity Stay tuned for further information
DOC = Doctors of Compassion wwwhumanism-in-medicineorg
Keep in TouchThanks for reading the printed version of DOC You also have the option of receivingDOC by e-mail Drop Kerry an email at kerrygold-foundationorg No need for anote ndash just put ldquoGo Greenrdquo and your name in the subject line and Kerry will do the rest
Visit our Facebook pageto see whatrsquos new in medical education compassionate care and GoldFoundation programs around the country and around the world Simplygo to wwwbitlyGoldFacebook
Follow us on TwitterGoldCareInMed where we share links to interesting articles about thedoctor-patient relationship and news about Gold Foundation awards andceremonies
379
278
402
232
379
458
294
106
150
For enhanced content including links to articles and additional information
view the e-version of DOC at wwwhumanism-in-medicineorgDOC_ Fall_ 2012
ldquoMy husbands Humanism in
Medicine lapel pin recently broke
with the face of the pin separating
from the fastener Is there any way to
replace the pinrdquo - M
ldquoI would be happy to send him a new pin
Please reply with his name and address
and I will send it right out Thanks for
contacting usrdquo - Kerry APGF
ldquoThank you so much He is a 4th year
student and I believe he received the
pin at the White Coat Ceremony ndash he
was so upset when it broke I can ask
him for details if you need them - thus
far I was hoping to surprise him with
the replacementrdquo - M
ldquoNo thatrsquos fine Would you like me to
send it to your attention so that you can
surprise himrdquo - Kerry APGF
ldquoThat would be fantastic thanks
Ive made a small donation to the
foundation to express my gratitude
not only for the replacement pin but
for the work you dordquo - M
The value of a Lapel PinA recent exchange with APGF
If your ldquoHumanism inMedicinerdquo lapel pin is lostor broken wersquod be happy to replace itContact iangold-foundationorg and let us know when and where you receivedyour original pin and wersquoll send you a new one Wear it always and wear it well
DOC = Doctors of Compassion
The Silent World of Doctor and Patient Jay Katz Baltimore MD The Johns Hopkins University Press 2002In looking at the doctor-patient decision-making process physician and law professor Jay Katz examines the time-honored belief in the virtue of silent care and patient compliance Historically the doctor-patient relationship has been based on a one-way trustmdashdespite recent judicial attemptsto give patients a greater voice through the doctrine of informed consent Katz criticizes doctors for encouraging pa-tients to relinquish their autonomy demonstrates the detrimental effect their silence has on good patient care and advocates for a new informed dialogue that respects the rights and needs of both sides
The Human Side of Medicine Learning What Itrsquos Like to be
a Patient and What Itrsquos Like to be a Physician Larry SavettWestport CT Greenwood Publishing Group 2002This book presents case studies about what it is like to be a patient a day in the life of a physician the doctor-patient relationship and teaching the human side of medicine
When Doctors Become Patients Robert KlitzmanNew York NY Oxford University Press 2007 The purpose of this book is to illustrate the complicated lives of doctors when they become ill their emotions their need for balance and their identity The author successfully breaksdown the myth of invulnerability opens readers up to the preciousness of life and provides firsthand accounts of 48 doctors coping with their own mortality
The Arnold P Gold Foundation619 Palisade Avenue Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632
The Arnold P Gold Foundation Inc
Tel (201) 567-7999 Fax (201) 567-7880Email infogold-foundationorg
Website wwwhumanism-in-medicineorg
Board of TrusteesJordan J Cohen MD ChairmanRichard Levin MD PresidentCEONorman Seiden Vice ChairmanMyron Rosner Esq SecretaryJeffrey L Saltzer CPA Treasurer
Elaine AdlerJennifer Ashton MDBrian E Benson MDRobert M BerkowitzArnold P Gold MDChairman Emeritus
Sandra O Gold EdDJoshua E Hyman MDLisa Kravet EsqWilliam J LippmanMarsha Levine PhDHerbert R Mayer
Robert B Mellins MDMarc Nivet EdDRobert O OwensJohn W Rowe MD
Arthur H Rubenstein MBBChJonathan D SeeligMark Seiden
Samuel Silverstein MDMichael SonnenfeldtReed V Tuckson MDAbraham Verghese MDBarry C Waldorf Esq
Ronald A Arky MDHerman AronsonRADM Susan J
Blumenthal MD MPABenjamin S Carson MDRita Charon MD PhD
Carl EpsteinRuth L Fischbach PhDSteven K Grinspoon MDJerome E Groopman MD
Brett Harris EsqDavid C Leach MDSherwin B Nuland MDWilliam J Peace PhD
Rachel Naomi Remen MDSteven A Schroeder MDKenneth I Shine MDDavid T Stern MD PhDJ Robert Suriano PhDDaniel T Williams MD
Barbara PackerManaging DirectorCOO
Ann BruderDirector of Programs
Ian FinisterreProgram Associate
Jacqueline MintzExecutive Director
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Harriet TurnerProgram Associate
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Michele SilverProgram Assistant
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Robert GurmankinVP of Development
Jennifer MillerDirector of Communications
and Marketing
Kerry FordDevelopment Associate
Mary MeehanBookkeeper (Pro Bono)
Medical and Professional Advisory CouncilNorma E Wagoner PhD Chair
Staff
DOC = Doctors of Compassion
The Silent World of Doctor and Patient Jay Katz Baltimore MD The Johns Hopkins University Press 2002In looking at the doctor-patient decision-making process physician and law professor Jay Katz examines the time-honored belief in the virtue of silent care and patient compliance Historically the doctor-patient relationship has been based on a one-way trustmdashdespite recent judicial attemptsto give patients a greater voice through the doctrine of informed consent Katz criticizes doctors for encouraging pa-tients to relinquish their autonomy demonstrates the detrimental effect their silence has on good patient care and advocates for a new informed dialogue that respects the rights and needs of both sides
The Human Side of Medicine Learning What Itrsquos Like to be
a Patient and What Itrsquos Like to be a Physician Larry SavettWestport CT Greenwood Publishing Group 2002This book presents case studies about what it is like to be a patient a day in the life of a physician the doctor-patient relationship and teaching the human side of medicine
When Doctors Become Patients Robert KlitzmanNew York NY Oxford University Press 2007 The purpose of this book is to illustrate the complicated lives of doctors when they become ill their emotions their need for balance and their identity The author successfully breaksdown the myth of invulnerability opens readers up to the preciousness of life and provides firsthand accounts of 48 doctors coping with their own mortality
The Arnold P Gold Foundation619 Palisade Avenue Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632
The Arnold P Gold Foundation Inc
Tel (201) 567-7999 Fax (201) 567-7880Email infogold-foundationorg
Website wwwhumanism-in-medicineorg
Board of TrusteesJordan J Cohen MD ChairmanRichard Levin MD PresidentCEONorman Seiden Vice ChairmanMyron Rosner Esq SecretaryJeffrey L Saltzer CPA Treasurer
Elaine AdlerJennifer Ashton MDBrian E Benson MDRobert M BerkowitzArnold P Gold MDChairman Emeritus
Sandra O Gold EdDJoshua E Hyman MDLisa Kravet EsqWilliam J LippmanMarsha Levine PhDHerbert R Mayer
Robert B Mellins MDMarc Nivet EdDRobert O OwensJohn W Rowe MD
Arthur H Rubenstein MBBChJonathan D SeeligMark Seiden
Samuel Silverstein MDMichael SonnenfeldtReed V Tuckson MDAbraham Verghese MDBarry C Waldorf Esq
Ronald A Arky MDHerman AronsonRADM Susan J
Blumenthal MD MPABenjamin S Carson MDRita Charon MD PhD
Carl EpsteinRuth L Fischbach PhDSteven K Grinspoon MDJerome E Groopman MD
Brett Harris EsqDavid C Leach MDSherwin B Nuland MDWilliam J Peace PhD
Rachel Naomi Remen MDSteven A Schroeder MDKenneth I Shine MDDavid T Stern MD PhDJ Robert Suriano PhDDaniel T Williams MD
Barbara PackerManaging DirectorCOO
Ann BruderDirector of Programs
Ian FinisterreProgram Associate
Jacqueline MintzExecutive Director
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Harriet TurnerProgram Associate
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Michele SilverProgram Assistant
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Robert GurmankinVP of Development
Jennifer MillerDirector of Communications
and Marketing
Kerry FordDevelopment Associate
Mary MeehanBookkeeper (Pro Bono)
Medical and Professional Advisory CouncilNorma E Wagoner PhD Chair
Staff