{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Chaplain and the Doctor: A Podcast with Betty Clark and Jessica Zitter","description":"In this week\u2019s episode, we delve into the powerful documentary The Chaplain and The Doctor with two extraordinary guests: Betty Clark, the chaplain at the heart of the film, and Dr. Jessica Zitter, the physician and filmmaker who brought this story to the screen.&amp;nbsp; The film provides a deeply moving look into the ways personal stories and biases shape our interactions in healthcare. Through our conversation with Betty and Jessica, I gained a valuable insight: the narratives we carry within ourselves\u2014whether conscious or unconscious\u2014act as invisible forces that influence how we engage with patients and colleagues. I also learned that recognizing these stories and the biases they may produce, rather than avoiding them, can foster more genuine and empathetic care. They also may lead to deep friendships, as is clearly shown between Betty and Jessica. I love both this podcast episode and the film itself, as they shine a light on the deeply human\u2014and oftentimes flawed\u2014experience of working in healthcare. They remind us of the vital role of storytelling in shaping how we care for patients, and the often-overlooked yet essential contributions of chaplains in healthcare settings. Betty and Jessica\u2019s reflections underscore how chaplains bring compassion and humanity to the medical team, offering emotional and spiritual support to patients and providers alike.&amp;nbsp; If you\u2019re interested in watching The Chaplain and The Doctor during its festival tour, or would like to host a screening at your own institution, I encourage you to visit the film\u2019s website at TheChaplainandTheDoctor.com.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  This episode of the GeriPal Podcast is sponsored by UCSF\u2019s Division of Palliative Medicine, an amazing group doing world class palliative care.&amp;nbsp; They are looking for physician faculty to join them in the inpatient and outpatient setting.&amp;nbsp; To learn more about job opportunities, please click here: https:\/\/aprecruit.ucsf.edu\/apply\/JPF05811 &amp;nbsp; ** NOTE: To claim CME credit for this episode,  click here ** ","author_name":"GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.geripal.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39104010\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39104010"}