Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2628640 | Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
This paper discusses the role of empathy in clinical practice. An empathetic provider fulfills the patient's basic need to be understood and is vital to the establishment of a healthy provider–patient relationship. The commentary introduces the concept of clinical empathy, reviews pertinent literature on the topic, and focuses on effective communication as a means of expressing empathy in a clinical setting.
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Authors
Matthew A. Davis,