(im)paciente: Exploring the Depersonalization of Patients in Healthcare.

👩‍⚕️ The speaker discusses their experience transitioning from being a patient to becoming a healthcare professional.

🏨 They reflect on the dehumanizing nature of referring to patients by their bed numbers.

📚 The speaker emphasizes the importance of viewing patients as individuals with unique histories and medical conditions.

⭐️ The video explores how the use of numbers and records in healthcare can dehumanize patients.

👥 The term 'patient' refers to a person waiting for treatment or rehabilitation, highlighting their sense of anticipation and vulnerability.

👨‍⚕️ The speaker shares personal experiences with visual treatments and highlights the importance of doctors understanding the patient's individual experiences.

🔍 There are many electronic devices used to measure vision.

👁️ Sometimes, what one sees doesn't match what the devices measure.

🚶‍♂️ The speaker gives examples of seeing different letters on signs while walking.

🔑 Medical knowledge is not just limited to academic and encyclopedic learning but also involves listening to the patients and their experiences.

💡 Listening to patients' experiences can play a crucial role in the effectiveness of medical treatment and rehabilitation.

👂 The importance of professional ears in healthcare: actively listening to patients' narratives of their ailments and suffering.

🤔 The video explores the importance of listening and understanding the patient's body and needs.

👂 Listening and diagnosing based on the patient's own experiences and sensations can lead to better treatment outcomes.

🤝 The goal is to help patients improve their quality of life and prolong their lifespan.