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2019-10-02
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It’s not about the feet
Erik A Wallace
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Nikki Bloch
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Heather Cassidy
University of Colorado School of Medicine
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/jrmc.v2i4.2160
Keywords: Homeless, foot care, podiatry, humanism, empathy
Abstract
The authors at a regional medical campus reflect on the positive impact of implementing a free foot care clinic at a local homeless shelter. Although basic foot care services were provided, the humanistic conversations between medical students providing the care and the people who were homeless had a profound impact on both parties. Medical students connected with a patient population that they little in common with and were enlightened and rewarded through these conversations.
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Erik A Wallace, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Dean for Colorado Springs Branch
University of Colorado School of Medicine
4863 N. Nevada Ave., Room 426
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-255-8084
Erik.Wallace@cuanschutz.edu
Nikki Bloch, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Student
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Heather Cassidy, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Assistant Dean for Community-Based Medical Education
University of Colorado School of Medicine
