Improvisation and the Art of Medicine: Adaptable Skills for an Uncertain World
Presenter: Belinda Fu, M.D. Recorded: February 13, 2018 Series: Allen M. Boyden, M.D., Memorial Lectureship The practice of medicine is unpredictable. To practice compassionate, collaborative medicine, clinicians must constantly think on their feet in order to navigate difficult situations, and care for others while caring for themselves. Dr. Belinda Fu describes her experiences with Medical Improv as a physician, patient, and educator, and explains its power to improve communication skills through Experiential learning thereby connecting clinicians to the humanity of others during the complex communication challenges that pervade the practice of medicine.