Transforming Healthcare: Dr. Linda Uyeda’s Vision for Compassionate Care
If we have this approach, people do better and people are happier at work. So, while it's an uphill battle, I think people, over time, will see the benefit and more and more people will buy in.
What if our healthcare system could be more compassionate and understanding? In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', hosts Sara Amundson and Laurie Edmundson sit down with Dr. Linda Uyeda to explore this very question. Dr. Uyeda, who has dedicated her career to educating healthcare providers in British Columbia, shares her insights on making healthcare more caring and inclusive.
She delves into the significance of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment theory, and the power of incorporating lived experiences into medical practice. Her journey began not in medical school, but 18 years ago with the birth of her first child, leading her to a deeper understanding of human development and trauma. Together, Dr. Uyeda and the hosts discuss the challenges and rewards of implementing a trauma-informed approach in mental health care.
They cover everything from the importance of understanding intergenerational trauma to the benefits of ketamine trials and person-centered care. Dr. Uyeda emphasizes that a compassionate system not only improves patient outcomes but also enhances provider satisfaction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how we can transform healthcare from within, making it a more empathetic and effective system for all.