Friendship as Medicine.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 37907350.
- Also identified by DOI 10.3122/jabfm.2023.230143R1.
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Abstract
Social isolation is a risk factor for many diseases and overall increased mortality. Alternatively human connection has been noted to lead to healthier lives and longevity. Medical clinicians need to be more aware of this condition and consider how to prescribe friendship. This is not just an issue for the elderly; many Americans are being ravaged by being alone. There are many organizations that we can refer our patients to in order to make connections. This lesson is one we as physicians need to embrace ourselves as loneliness during our busy days is affecting us too.
Medical subject headings
- Friends
- Physicians