Bhagavad gita for the physician

Abstract

This communication presents verses from the Bhagavad Gita which help define a good clinician's skills and behavior. Using the teachings of Lord Krishna, these curated verses suggest three essential skills that a physician must possess: Excellent knowledge, equanimity, and emotional attributes. Three good behaviors are listed (Pro-work ethics, Patient-centered care, and Preceptive leadership) and supported by thoughts written in the Gita.

Keywords

• Chronic illness
• compassion fatigue
• emotional equipoise
• equanimity
• health care
• patient-centered care
• physician burnout
• physician stress