Clarifying empathy: The first step to more humane clinical care
October 1, 2016 British Journal of General Practice
This article clarifies that empathy involves the capacity to participate deeply in a patient’s experience without losing sight of the fact that it is not one’s own experience. It argues that doctors need empathy and self-awareness to properly respect patient dignity.
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