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Jonathan McFarland, President of The Doctor as a Humanist, will deliver a talk focusing on his new title, Humanism in Surgery. As well as ‘providing ‘insight, compassion, and guidance, demonstrating that medicine is inseparable from empathy and ethical responsibility.’, it is also a deeply personal book. But, more than anything, it is a stark reminder that in the age we live in, empathy and compassion for the ‘other’ is more important than ever. There are five important messages that Jonathan wishes to convey:

• See the individual behind the diagnosis
• Look for ‘genuine’ connection
• Use clear, concise and compassionate communication
• Empathy is seen in small acts of kindness
• Reflect on patient interactions