Caring with Compassion Supporting Patients and Families in a Crisis

Drs. Patricia Watson and Richard Westphal will discuss specific strategies healthcare professionals can use to address the five essential human needs that support recovery from adversity and stress for patients and families. They’ll also explain how to use the Stress First Aid framework to assess for stress injury, discuss patient needs, and make referral to other supports. Following their presentation, Schwartz Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Beth Lown will moderate a brief Q&A.