“Patient Lee” is on a mission to return the vanishing presence of compassion to modern medicine to better heal the suffering of patients and the HC professionals treating them.



“Patient Lee” is on a mission to return the vanishing presence of compassion to modern medicine to better heal the suffering of patients and the HC professionals treating them.
“Thank you, Lee. You are a true healer’s healer.“
– Dr. Etumado, Novant Health
Inspiring and instructing healthcare professionals to return
the vanishing presence of compassion in healthcare to:

Improve Patient Outcomes

Decrease Staff Burnout

Enhance Profitability
Meet “Patient Lee”
A lifetime thrill seeker, adventurer, and adrenaline junkie, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has spent a shocking amount of time in need of medical care.
While hospitalized for broken bones, concussions, amputations, infectious diseases and his recent battle with burnout and cancer, Lee was always afforded treatment equally compassionate and competent.
Until he needed it the most, received zero and seriously considered ending his own life.

Meet “Patient Lee”
A lifetime thrill seeker, adventurer, and adrenaline junkie, “Patient Lee” Tomlinson has spent a shocking amount of time in need of medical care.
While hospitalized for broken bones, concussions, amputations, infectious diseases and his recent battle with burnout and cancer, Lee was always afforded treatment equally compassionate and competent.
Until he needed it the most, received zero and seriously considered ending his own life.

“Lee was brilliant. My nurses were deeply moved, inspired and
learned practical ways to provide even more compassionate care
for their patients and – more importantly – themselves.
Book him. Your nurses, your hospital and your patients will benefit.“
– Catherine Gabster, MSN, RN, CNL, CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
“Thank you for such a magnificent presentation!
The knowledge you shared will immensely help our
participants provide better and more compassionate care.“
– Stacey Ferrante, RN, MSN, OCN
Supervisor, Navigator Program – St. Joseph Hospital
“I think every healthcare employee should listen to Lee talk.
My favorite part of the two-day seminar. I will be paying more attention
about my compassion towards patients. His speech meant a great deal to me.”
– Participant Feedback from
St. Joseph Hospital Presentation
“Lee Tomlinson was awesome, awesome, awesome! His message touched
every single person in attendance and will be remembered for a lifetime!
The positive feedback wasn’t just from the nurses and physicians, but all of the
staff in attendance. Having Lee Tomlinson speak at our meeting was a GREAT find!“
– Joseph Levkulich, B.S. R.T. (R)(T)
Practice Manager, Peters Township Radiation Oncology,
Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute
“Thank you, Lee.
You are a true healer’s healer.“
– Dr. Etumado, Novant Health
“Lee embodies what we all need to be in healthcare. Thank you for
having him — he is changing my future in care of patients.”
– Participant Feedback from
St. Joseph Hospital Presentation
Featured Talks
Featured Talks
“Patient Lee” Empowers Professionals
Across the Healthcare Industry and Beyond
In this deeply personal and most requested keynote, “Patient Lee” shares his battle with burnout, resultant cancer diagnosis, and his deep love…
While battling burnout and cancer, “Patient Lee” received care so totally lacking in compassion and simple human kindness that it nearly caused…
During these deeply personal and laugh out loud hilarious Cancer Survivor Celebrations, “Patient Lee” shares with his fellow cancer survivors, their…
“Patient Lee” Tomlinson is a highly sought-after global keynote speaker, consultant, adjunct professor and author on how to create exceptional…
“Patient Lee” is Trusted by These and Many Other Organizations…


“I’m devoted to bringing compassionate care back to
its rightful place at the forefront of modern healthcare.
Join me and the Compassion Heals Movement and
experience first-hand the power of compassion to make
your life and work the absolute best they can be!”
– “Patient Lee” Tomlinson
Bring “Patient Lee” and his
unforgettable message of
care, compassion, and healing
to your event!

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