Clinical Setting and Empathy

Discussion Post #8: Clinical Setting and Empathy

Discussion Post Overview:

Step #1: Access the Journal Article: The Need for Empathetic Healthcare Systems(Link is at the end)

Read the journal article and take notes regarding messaging and key elements.

Step #2: Review details below:
(Please do NOT add the questions rather incorporate the responses in your composition. Your thoughts should flow from each question response provided.)
In your own words, discuss the major focus on the article
Why is empathy an important skill for healthcare industry providers
What conditions are needed for an empathetic interaction between providers/patients?
Discuss the barriers to empathy practice
How is an empathetic system defined?
What is the role of empathy throughout the organization/healthcare system?
Think about how you perceive the information about creating an environment for empathetic engagement in the clinical setting. Why is this skill evolving in importance?
What were your ah-ha moments regarding the topic and focus on improving school health practices?
What 3 questions would you ask YOUR staff to gauge level of understanding about empathetic skills in the healthcare environment (similar to the teach-back method)?
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Article link is below
https://jme.bmj.com/content/medethics/early/2020/07/24/medethics-2019-105921.full.pdf

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