Dr. Jim Longobardi Releases New Book - Patience with Patients: Reviving Bedside Manner

NEW YORK - Jan. 15, 2025 - PRLog -- Dr. Jim Longobardi is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Patience with Patients: Reviving Bedside Manner, a timely and thought-provoking examination of the critical role empathy plays in modern healthcare. The book, independently published and now available on Amazon, invites readers to explore how compassionate care can transform the patient experience and improve outcomes in today's profit-driven medical landscape.

In Patience with Patients, Dr. Longobardi draws on his decades of experience as a healthcare provider to delve into the erosion of bedside manner in an era dominated by corporatization, technological advances, and financial priorities. The book challenges these trends, presenting a compelling case for reintegrating human connection into medical practice. Backed by studies and real-life accounts, Longobardi demonstrates that when patients are truly listened to and treated with empathy, adherence to treatment plans improves, leading to better health outcomes.

Key themes in the book include:

• The importance of compassionate care in fostering the healing connection between doctors and patients.
• The impact of physician self-care on reducing burnout and improving patient care.
• The necessity of empathy training for healthcare providers, beginning in medical school and continuing throughout their careers.

Dr. Longobardi's approach dispels the myth that compassion and profit are mutually exclusive. Instead, he illustrates how empathy and connection are essential for building trust, improving care, and achieving success for both patients and healthcare providers.

About the Author
Dr. Jim Longobardi grew up in Long Island, New York, and spent summers in Little Italy, New York City. Driven to become a doctor since the age of eight, he began his medical journey as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy. Following an honorable discharge, he earned his Physician Assistant certification from George Washington University, then practiced in neurosurgery and orthopedic trauma before graduating from Des Moines Medical College of Podiatric Medicine in 1989. He has since practiced in San Diego for over 35 years and earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2006. Dr. Longobardi is an active member of the medical staff at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, CA, where he has served as Chief of Surgery and Medical Director.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Longobardi enjoys photography, jazz, baseball, and fitness, and resides in the San Diego area with his family, dogs, and cats.

Patience with Patients: Reviving Bedside Manner (https://www.amazon.com/Patience-Patients-Reviving-Bedside...) is available now on Amazon in paperback and eBook formats.

https://www.amazon.com/Patience-Patients-Reviving-Bedside-Manner-ebook/dp/B0DPTTXG5T

About the Book
Title: Patience with Patients: Reviving Bedside Manner
Author: Jim Longobardi
Published: December 4, 2024
ISBN: 9798302563958
Genre: Health Care / Health, Mind & Body Reference