Even the most upbeat caregiver is susceptible to burnout and depression. Written by a medical doctor and a Tibetan monk and teacher, 'Medicine and Compassion' taps Tibetan Buddhism for practical tools that caregivers can use to revitalise their spirits. For anyone facing tragedies such as a terminally ill relative, friends or family facing a long convalescence, or even acute anger at an illness, this timely book opens paths to renewed patience, kindness and effectiveness.