Human Connections: A Physician-Patient Perspective

Dr. Chadi Nabhan spoke with Ameish Govindarajan, MD, a Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about his his journey outlined in the Journal of Clinical Oncology’s Art of Oncology piece, “Chasing Milestones,” which sheds light on his personal experience as a patient diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. Dr. Govindarajan talks about how his diagnosis influenced his career trajectory, including the pivotal decision to switch oncologists due to a lack of connection with his initial clinician. This episode explores the critical aspects of establishing trust with your healthcare provider and about the importance of a strong strong patient-physician relationship.

This podcast originally appeared on Healthcare Unfiltered.