The Great Lie that Tells the Truth | Abraham Verghese | TEDxStanford

When Dr. Verghese, professor for the theory and practice of medicine, meets a new patient, it is often the story of the person’s life that most informs their interactions. Sometimes even if he cannot cure, he can still heal.
Abraham Verghese is a critically acclaimed, best-selling author and a physician with an international reputation for his focus on healing in an era when technology often overwhelms the human side of medicine. In February 2014, he received a Heinz Award from Teresa Heinz and the Heinz Family Foundation. The Heinz awards given annually celebrate the enduring spirit of hope and the power of innovation.
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[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

I once long ago had a doctor that changed my life and was as great as this man, his name was Gordon B McFarland Jr. Surgeon at Ochsner in New Orleans, La. He died in 2009 but lives on in my heart and soul. Dr. Verghese is such a gift to see and hear speak.

[@normahocheimy4342]

Wonderful writer, CUTTING FOR STONES,keep listening............

[@StanfordMedicine25]

Great talk by our leader!!!

[@lizjhones9455]

Here after reading "Cutting For Stone" By Abraham Verghese! Best read 💙 at chapter 17 stopped off to listen to "Tizita" by Getachew Kasa as he mentioned it been great beat which it is! what a valuable & an educational 📖

[@ThaliaRam]

Dr Verghese is such an inspiration! Not only is he a renowned Doctor, he practices medicine as if it were a craft, a special skill that we are all privileged to practice. One day I wish I can match even a fraction of his passion for practicing the art of medicine.

[@Dilleyk]

Beautifully said, "a special skill that we are all privilieged to practice". :)

[@claudemontes]

His first book: The Tennis Partner is about how he began in this border city, El Paso texas

[@sangeetharv3332]

marblecutter oh .hope its nice aswell

[@nansmith8703]

Not only a doctor but a writer of extraordinary talent and sensitivity.

[@lauratorchio1541]

You are great when you explain medicine, you are great when you explain feelings. Thank you Dr. Verghese.

[@Ozzie12]

I never stop learning from you Abraham! Beautiful!!!

[@roytomasdavee993]

Increíble!

[@jennifergopinath]

WOW, How Inspiring ! I listened to Dr.AV's Talks over & over again, just for the rhythm & magnitude of inner joy & magical feel, that makes my day filled with motivation to read more and more. To hear a lecture from a well informed personality is indeed mesmerizing & educational as well. Best wishes to you Dr.AV. from Vancouver,BC

[@ptrottershoulders3474]

Only peace! And the grander of death .. ( death is beautiful. If given respect!).. tears in my eyes ..

[@lisarosemcpherson944]

How wonderful to be able to have a moment with Dr. Verghese in his lecture. I love his writings he is one of my favorite authors and storytellers..

[@nansmith8703]

Mine too❤

[@kameelfarag1981]

This was fantastic, he kept me spellbound.

[@radhikaschwartz3499]

What a brilliant teacher and master of words

[@sureshnaidu201]

Listening again

[@ptrottershoulders3474]

Dr abraham you are a gift of ... GOD.. thank you!

[@joannaalvaro-elizalde3602]

Beautiful!

[@ramonmartinez89]

Very few Doctors realize the great healing they can do. A lot try to heal by fear and urgency, but as the illness is cured the mind remains sick. Some very few, heal with hope and encourage with LIFE and even if they are at deaths' doorstep they are full of life and have lived enough and passed through with courage and dignitay intact.

[@shasha1545]

this gave me some fresh, clear, well-seasoned perspective

[@ptrottershoulders3474]

Thank you ..! For this video! Of this man !

[@getstarted7168]

Thank you for a beautiful talk. I love the way that Chekhov met his end with acceptance and Grace. Just hoping we can all meet our ends in the same fashion with much joy before that end comes.

[@itsjustme3989]

Excellent!

[@aliciacreus8063]

Extraoordinary ! inspiring.

[@imaginacaoativacursos]

Great words.

[@JungleJargon]

"Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted."

[@JOJOUNCLEBLOGS]

Great and awesome listening to this.

[@kumarswamymc433]

1.59..in the background picture of African continent on left , India on the right side, whether it's coincidence??Dr Abraham Verghese was born in Ethiopia, Africa and his parents are from Kerala, India,he studied at Madras medical College Chennai, India. Last but not least his namaskarm 🙏🙏🙏, folding his hands at the end of his talk🙏🙏🙏

[@ptrottershoulders3474]

Ist been so long .. wow.. tears in my eyes

[@lucindawilson5510]

thank you very worthwhile

[@rashanasharma6715]

Namaskar sir.. Dherai Dhanyabad.

[@justinaez4029]

dễ thương quá nè

[@glencecil293]

Not much said about the Feast of the Epiphany.