Nursing Theory

The Heart of Compassion Video Transcript

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant? Henry David Thoreau

(Man in wheelchair) Has been dreading this appointment. Fears he waited too long.

(Man leaving hospital) Wife’s surgery went well. Going home to rest.

(Woman on oxygen) Day 29 waiting for a new heart.

(Woman in cafeteria) 19-year-old son on life support.

(Patient in doctor’s office) Doesn’t completely understand.

(Woman sitting with healthcare provider) Too shocked to comprehend treatment options.

(Man in waiting room) Waiting three hours.

(Woman entering hospital) Husband is terminally ill.

(Child petting dog) Visiting Dad for the last time.

(Child running) Ears all better, finally!

(Patient on crutches and neck brace) Car accident six months ago. Pain won’t go away.

(Man on escalator) Tumor was benign.

(Second man on escalator) Tumor was malignant.

If you could stand in someone else’s shoes, here what they hear, see what they see, feel what they feel, would you treat them differently?