Patient Communication Techniques - Healthcare Professionals

Patient Communication Techniques - Healthcare Professionals Patient Communication Techniques - Healthcare Professionals

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EmpathyEmpathy is a response that demonstratesan accurate understanding and acceptanceof the patient’s feelings or concerns.Wells, K. B., M. C. Benson, et al. (1985). "A model for teaching the briefpsychosocial interview." Journal of Medical Education 60(3): 181-188.

EMPATHIC OPPORTUNITYPatient: After I had my hysterectomy. I was takingestrogen, right?Physician: Yeah?Patient: You know how your breast get real hard andeverything? You know how you get sortascared?Physician: How long were you on the estrogen? MEOPatient: Oh, maybe about six months.Physician: Yeah, what, how, when were you, when did youhave the, uh, hysterectomy?Suchman, A. L., K. Markakis, et al. (1997). "A model of empathic communication inthe medical interview." Jama 277(8): 678-682.

EmpathyEmpathy is a response that demonstratesan accurate understanding and acceptanceof the patient’s feelings or concerns.Wells, K. B., M. C. Benson, et al. (1985). "A model for teaching the briefpsychosocial interview." Journal of Medical Education 60(3): 181-188.

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