Dr. Paul Brand

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:addressed Pain in chronic illness
gptkbp:advocated_for Patient-centered care
Human rights in medicine
Education for leprosy patients
Increased funding for leprosy research
For better treatment of leprosy
Research funding for pain studies
gptkbp:advocates_for Human rights for leprosy patients
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Christian_Medical_College,_Vellore
gptkbp:author gptkb:The_Gift_of_Pain
gptkb:Philip_Yancey
gptkbp:awards Honorary degrees
gptkbp:biography Dr. Paul Brand: The Man Who Gave Pain a Voice
gptkbp:birth_date 1914-02-08
1914-02-17
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Dr._Michael_Blount
Dr. R. Paul
gptkbp:conducted Clinical trials on pain management
gptkbp:contributed_to Global health education
Pain research community
Medical literature on leprosy
gptkbp:contribution Developed surgical techniques for leprosy patients
gptkbp:cultural_impact Increased awareness of leprosy
gptkbp:death_date 2003-07-08
gptkbp:developed_by Pain assessment tools
gptkbp:documentary The Gift of Pain documentary
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
gptkbp:emphasizes Patient-centered care
gptkbp:explains The importance of pain
gptkbp:famous_for Innovations in treating leprosy
gptkbp:featured_in Documentaries about leprosy
gptkbp:fellowship gptkb:Medical_School
gptkbp:field gptkb:Medicine
gptkbp:has_performed_at International medical conferences
gptkbp:has_publications On leprosy and pain
gptkbp:highlights The role of empathy in medicine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dr. Paul Brand
gptkbp:impact Global health initiatives
Leprosy research and treatment
gptkbp:influence Global health initiatives
Medical ethics discussions
gptkbp:influenced Pain management practices
Medical practices in leprosy treatment
Pain management practices globally
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:inspiration Advocacy for leprosy patients
gptkbp:inspired Future generations of surgeons
gptkbp:involvement gptkb:Missionary_work
gptkbp:is_examined_in Psychological aspects of pain
gptkbp:is_explored_in Cultural perceptions of pain
gptkbp:is_recognized_by Medical associations
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:Humanitarian_efforts
gptkbp:is_taught_in Medical students
gptkbp:is_visited_by Leprosy colonies in India
gptkbp:known_for Understanding pain
Pioneering work in leprosy treatment
gptkbp:legacy Improved quality of life for leprosy patients
Improved quality of life for patients with nerve damage
gptkbp:legislation Health policies for marginalized communities
Health care policies for marginalized communities
gptkbp:mentor Young doctors
Many medical professionals
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:Art_Prize
gptkbp:notable_work Leprosy research
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:surgery
Orthopedic surgeon
gptkbp:participated_in Health policy discussions
International conferences on leprosy
gptkbp:philanthropy Supported leprosy hospitals
gptkbp:philosophy Compassionate care
gptkbp:promoted Interdisciplinary approaches in medicine
Research on pain perception
gptkbp:promotes Innovative surgical practices
gptkbp:public_speaking Lectured globally on leprosy
gptkbp:publication Surgical techniques for leprosy
gptkbp:published gptkb:Pain:_The_Gift_Nobody_Wants
The Role of Pain in Healing
gptkbp:published_in Medical journals
gptkbp:published_work gptkb:Pain:_The_Gift_Nobody_Wants
gptkbp:received Honorary degrees from multiple universities
Numerous accolades
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:World_Health_Organization
Medical associations worldwide
gptkbp:research_focus Pain management
Nerve function
gptkbp:residence gptkb:India
gptkbp:spouse Margaret Brand
gptkbp:supported Patient advocacy groups
Leprosy eradication initiatives
Research on nerve damage
gptkbp:was_a Pioneer in pain research
gptkbp:was_influenced_by Christian values
gptkbp:was_known_for Humanitarian work
gptkbp:witnesses Survivors of leprosy treatment
gptkbp:works_with Local communities in India
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:The_Gift_of_Pain
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yohei_Sasakawa
gptkb:Vellore,_India
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