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The fundamental requirements are compassion and empathy: Leah Gordon at TEDxRoxburyWomen

1,709 views · Published 28 May 2014 · 16:13 · Indexed 17 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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In this moving TEDxRoxburyWomen talk, Leah Gordon explores her own experiences as a patient to share why clinicians (and the rest of us) need to practice active compassion and empathy before exercising learned talents and abilities in the workplace.

Leah is Nurse Practitioner for two breast oncologists, one hematology oncologist, and one general oncologist.  She assesses and manages patients and families from a holistic viewpoint.  Leah identifies appropriate resources to provide continuity of care for each individual patient.

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