“Empathy requires being attuned to the patient's perspective and understanding how the illness is woven into this particular persons' life. Last--and this is where doctors often stumble--empathy requires being able to communicate all of this to the patient.”
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What Doctors Feel: How Emotions Affect the Practice of Medicine
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Danielle Ofri
Danielle Ofri, born in 1965, is an accomplished editor known for her keen insight and attention to detail. She has provided high-quality editing services to numerous publications. more
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