At the end of the day, one of the Ukrainian doctors pulled Dr. Bucierka to the side. “This is the first time that war hasn’t been on my mind,” she said. “The first time that I’m enjoying medicine again with my friends and colleagues. Thank you.”
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ACEP Now: Vol 41 – No 11 – November 2022During their trips, both Dr. Zakharchenko and Dr. Bucierka have come to understand that medicine is as much an art as a science. What many of the Ukrainians need isn’t only food, shelter, medicine, or even skills—they also need someone to listen.
Ruminating on this, Dr. Zakharchenko wrote, “There is no perfect way to respond to disaster and war. There is no perfect way to address suffering, except to be present for those in need. What was once unthinkable has become a reality for millions of Ukrainians.” At the border, both Dr. Zakharchenko and Dr. Bucierka encountered stories of incredible loss—but also stories of resilience, hope, and courage. “We cannot heal all wounds,” Dr. Zakharchenko noted, “but sometimes listening and carrying those stories with us—both the good and the bad—is a first step toward peace.”
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