Bearing Witness

Ahmed shares the story of one physician who suffered torture and abuse under Saddam Hussein's regime. In working with torture survivors, Ahmed has been able to show empathy while being emotionally distant, but this story drew the doctor in.

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2007-08, Vol.298 (5), p.494-495
Main Author: Ahmed, Ameena T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Emotions
Physicians
Post traumatic stress disorder
Torture
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Summary:Ahmed shares the story of one physician who suffered torture and abuse under Saddam Hussein's regime. In working with torture survivors, Ahmed has been able to show empathy while being emotionally distant, but this story drew the doctor in.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.298.5.494