Filling the Leadership Development Gap: a Book Review of a Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership.

This article reviews *A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership*, a book by Joshua D. Hartzell that addresses the gap in leadership development within U.S. medical education by emphasizing the integration of caring into effective healthcare leadership. Drawing on Hartzell’s extensive milita...

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Publicado en:Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions Vol. 46; no. 2; pp. 148 - 150
Autor principal: Vipler, Benjamin
Formato: book review Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Spring2026
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Sumario:This article reviews *A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership*, a book by Joshua D. Hartzell that addresses the gap in leadership development within U.S. medical education by emphasizing the integration of caring into effective healthcare leadership. Drawing on Hartzell’s extensive military and medical leadership experience, the book offers practical guidance through chapters framed around caring actions, supported by interviews with diverse healthcare leaders and insights from leadership experts. It highlights themes such as psychological safety, feedback, mentorship, and sponsorship, with attention to justice and inclusion for marginalized groups. The book is positioned as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and continuing professional development (CPD) educators seeking to cultivate compassionate and competent leaders across various healthcare domains.