Resources

Databases

If you would like to have your study or tool included in a Gold Foundation database, please email Ann Bruder at abruder@gold-foundation.org.

Practical Applications of Humanism

This Gold Foundation database collects practical tools, best practices, curriculum, videos, journal articles, and much more, all focused on putting humanism into practice. Click here

Research on the Impact of Humanism

These Gold Foundation databases includes studies that demonstrate how humanistic care supports the Quadruple Aim:

Research

Jeffrey Silver Humanism in Healthcare Research Roundup

Each month we compile recently published research related to humanism and papers written by members of the Gold community. To receive an email notification of future Research Roundups, enter your information here and check “Research Roundup” at the bottom.

Mapping the Landscape, Journey Together projects

These teams from medical institutions all over the country have engaged in research and advocacy to advance humanism in healthcare with the aid of Mapping the Landscape (MTL) grants from the Gold Foundation. See here.

Gold Foundation on Twitter

We frequently share new work in humanistic care on Twitter.

Follow us @GoldFdtn for updates and include @GoldFdtn when you tweet news about your own studies, presentations, and insights.

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Clinician Well-Being

Find much more on our Clinician Well-Being page.

CHARM-Arnold P. Gold Foundation Charter on Physician Well-Being (JAMA)

These groundbreaking guidelines for promoting the well-being of healthcare professionals have been endorsed by more than a dozen leading organizations.

CHARM Annotated Bibliography

CHARM Annotated Bibliography of Evidence-Based Interventions for Medical Student, Trainee and Practicing Physician Well-being

An annotated collection of articles summarizing best practices to reduce burnout and improve well-being. Interventions are organized into five areas: physical health, emotional health, facilitated groups, active self-improvement, and organization transformation. Download the PDF

Book Reviews

Our reviews of books related to humanism in medicine.

Summer Reading for Compassionate Clinicians

Each year, we compile a list of recently published books, both nonfiction and fiction, that may help inspire humanism in your work. Look at the list for 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Literature Arts Medicine Database

This database from NYU School of Medicine is a collection of literature, fine art, visual art and performing art annotations created for those with an interest in medical humanities.

CLOSLER

This initiative from Johns Hopkins shares thoughtful clinical stories and perspectives to stimulate reflection about providing exceptional care.

This Resources section collects tools, curriculum guides, research discoveries, best practices, books, and more to help foster the human connection in healthcare.