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Hoping Mechanisms
When you're really sick, says Dr. Jerome Groopman in his new book "The Anatomy of Hope," hope is no magic wand. But it's a powerful factor, far more intricate and subtle than easy assertions of a mind-body connection might suggest.
Click the "Listen" link to hear Dr. Jerome Groopman talk about the role of hope in the healing process.
Guests:
Dr. Jerome Groopman, Harvard Medical School professor, staff writer for The New Yorker, author of the new book "The Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness."
This program aired on February 12, 2004. The audio for this program is not available.