SCCM Resource Library-Thought Leader: New Heart, New Life (Peter Safar Honorary Lecture)

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Dr. Aline Gregosian, an emergency medicine and critical care specialist, shared her compelling personal journey at the Peter Saffer Honorary Award Lecture. In 2019, while undergoing medical training, Dr. Gregosian, who suffered from familial cardiomyopathy, received an urgent heart transplant. Her experience as both a doctor and a patient has fueled her advocacy for organ donation and chronic illness awareness. She detailed her challenging path from diagnosis to recovery, emphasizing the critical need for empathy, communication, and patient-centered care in medical practice. Dr. Gregosian's insights as an ICU survivor highlight the impact of seemingly minor patient complaints, stressing the importance of understanding the patient experience. Her advocacy extends through various platforms, including her blog and podcasts, aimed at raising awareness and supporting the transplant community. She also focuses on abolishing the stigma surrounding healthcare professionals with disabilities. In her address, Dr. Gregosian highlighted the power of personal storytelling in building support networks, advocating for organ donation, and promoting a broader understanding of patient needs among healthcare professionals. Her story exemplifies resilience and the transformational power of personal challenges to lead meaningful change.

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Thought Leader | Thought Leader: New Heart, New Life (Peter Safar Honorary Lecture)

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Membership Level Professional

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Year 2024

Keywords

Dr. Aline Gregosian

heart transplant

organ donation

chronic illness awareness

patient-centered care

healthcare advocacy

ICU survivor

medical storytelling

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