How physicians can address pain and recovery with empathy and resilience

Amelia Bueche, an osteopathic physician, discusses her KevinMD article, "This perspective will change how physicians address pain and recovery." Amelia explores the interconnectedness of trauma, pain, and recovery, emphasizing the importance of addressing pain's root causes on physical, mental, and emotional levels. She shares her personal journey of overcoming substance use, injury, and career challenges to embrace transformation and self-compassion. Key topics include the stigma of substance use among physicians, the systemic barriers to sustainable care, and actionable insights for fostering empathy, connection, and systemic change in health care.

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