Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2023-08-29
Books mentioned on How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 444
Stephen Dubner discussed Compassionomics by Stephen Trzeciak and others and The House of God by Samuel Shem.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Compassionomics
Compassionomics by Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli is a non-fiction book that examines the scientific evidence behind how healthcare provider compassion improves medical outcomes, enhances patient physiological and psychological well-being, and reduces costs.
Discussed“here's one data point that trisiac and mazzarelli cite in compassionomics when patients are asked what they consider extremely important traits in a doctor”
Where to get it
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The House of God
The House of God by Samuel Shem is a satirical 1978 novel that follows a group of first-year medical residents navigating the grueling and emotionally draining environment of a major hospital.
Discussed“there is a cult novel published in 1978 called the house of God which is still popular among medical students it follows a group of first-year residents at work in the hospital the house of God is their name for the hospital itself”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Compassionomics
“wound up writing a book that tries to answer these questions it is called compassionomics the Revolutionary scientific evidence that caring makes a difference”