Discover how compassion can be intentionally integrated into high-stakes clinical environments without compromising efficiency or excellence. Drawing from experience in pediatric urology and surgical teams, this webinar examined how a compassion-based approach, including the use of Compassionate Pauses, fosters a culture grounded in shared humanity, strengthening team dynamics, deepening purpose, and supporting clinician well-being.
Although these lessons emerge from the operating room, the principles are applicable across disciplines and care settings. The webinar presented the potential impact on patient outcomes and the next steps in ongoing research.
What You’ll Learn:
• How to integrate compassion into clinical environments while maintaining efficiency and high standards of care
• Practical strategies for implementing techniques like Compassionate Pauses to improve team dynamics and enhance well-being
• Adaptable lessons applicable to diverse clinical settings
• Current research findings and new evidence on compassion’s impact on patient outcomes
Presenter:
Dr. Juan M. Moldes
Senior Pediatric Urology Attending
Rainbow Babies and Children Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
Full Professor, Case Western Reserve University
Honorary Chief, Pediatric Surgery Division
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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