Patient Safety Blog

Physician Shares Near-Death Experience

Written by Eunice Halverson, MA, CPPS | Jan 12, 2017 8:30:50 PM

Dr. Rana Awdish is a critical care physician who directs the pulmonary hypertension program at Henry Ford Hospital.  She recently shared her view of her care from “the other side of the bed” during a near-death experience, which has changed the way she will practice in the future.  This experience has led to a campaign to help all health care professionals communicate more effectively and demonstrate more empathy to their patients.  Listening to patients improves patient safety – Read more.