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Moyez Jiwa, an experienced and thoughtful doctor, elevates with practical brilliance the lovely work that clinicians do. In sharp contrast to the grayness of industrial healthcare, he reimagines doctoring as performance art and proposes an elegant script to respond carefully to the suffering of each person. Bravo!

Victor Montori. Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Dr. Moyez Jiwa has written a practical guide for medical professionals to make authentic connections with their patients –and in doing so, spark enduring behavior changes that translate into better outcomes and happier lives. The Art of Doctoring left me feeling hopeful for the future of health care in a world where this book is on every provider’s shelf.

Amy Bucher, Ph.D., author of Engaged: Designing for Behavior Change and Vice President of Behavior Change Design at Mad*Pow

Behavior change is a complex science. Clinicians who desire to have lasting positive impact in their patients’ lives must consider the context of the each patient’s life. Successful, sustained health behavior change is driven by the individual [i.e. patient] who is ready for change, and The Art of Doctoring is written with an awareness of the role each patient plays in his or her own journey of living. The Theatre Model© is a brilliant way to frame a patient-provider encounter: Individuals choose who they enroll on their [health care] “theater cast” and how much influence, or how much of a role, each cast member will have. In addition, Jiwa calls out the paramount need for the office encounter to evolve and for the recognition that the patient be seen as “the most important person in the clinical encounter”. There exists a need for a board-certified coaches on the health care teams of the near future!

Nicole M. Guerton, MS, MCHES®, NBC-HWC, CIFT Wellness Coach | Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine | Healthy Living Program Assistant Professor of Health Care Administration | Instructor of Family Medicine

In his book The Art of Doctoring, Professor Moyez Jiwa has unlocked the secrets to creating better experiences for patients as well as the doctors who care for them. In each chapter, he uses very relatable patient stories to illustrate the art of doctoring and uses The Theatre Model© to skillfully peel back the curtain of medicine to reveal the essence of what it really means to be more than simply a good doctor, but to connect with your patient as healer. With more that 30 years’ experience, Jiwa is a leading voice in healthcare. This book is a must-read for anyone on the journey to unite both the science and art of medicine to create a better human experience.

Jake Poore, President and Chief Experience Officer, Integrated Loyalty Systems, Inc.
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Sir William Osler said that the practice of medicine is, “An art based in science.” Dr. Jiwa puts this into action in his book, The Art of Doctoring. He artfully describes how science can best inform a therapeutic ceremony that can be intentionally put into place to facilitate health in those we serve. He uses the best of science to teach the art. And what a wonderful artist he is. Anyone interested in cultivating their own healing arts would benefit from the wisdom this writing shares. I highly recommend it.

David Rakel, MD, Professor & Chair, University of New Mexico Dept of Family & Community Medicine, Author of, The Compassionate Connection.

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