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Dr. Michael Trainer “Sparing people an awful ending is my purpose…even if I can’t fix it.”

Jun 26, 2023
54 mins

Episode Description

While a crystal ball is not part of his medical toolkit, neurologist Dr. Michael Trainer still finds ways to make sure the future aligns with his patients’ values. Join Dr. Trainer and host, Dr. Dawn Gross, as they reflect on their patients’ individual needs, and more importantly, how they have walked with them as they navigate complex healthcare systems.

UCSF Heart Sounds is a production of Dying To Talk and is sponsored by the UCSF Health and Wellbeing grant. Each episode creates a space for doctors to reflect on the universal moment in medical training: the first patient death.

Learn more at dyingtotalk.com. Music created and generously provided by Craig Minowa of Cloud Cult.

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