Who Cares

CN: Thematization of suicide
How does one learn empathy? And is it even possible to remain kind and compassionate within a violent system? At a training center for medical professionals in Lausanne, aspiring doctors and nurses practice difficult consultation scenarios with actors. They are expected to improve their therapeutic and empathic skills towards patients. In feedback sessions, both sides reflect on the impact of the conversations. However, the high expectations placed on caregivers clash with the harsh reality of a chronically overburdened and underfunded healthcare system. (Sita Scherer)