Is there a need of showing empathy towards patients in the best interest of both the doctor and the patient, which is discussed here? Every patient expects their doctor to be academically prepared- to diagnose their condition at the earliest and to know their medicine. However, it is equally important for patients that the doctors possess personal attribute to their professionalism, that is their communication and mannerism.
Patients expect doctors to hear their apprehensions and concerns patiently, to make efforts to acknowledge their pain and to reassure them about the outcome. It is in physician’s best interest to develop this skill to connect to patients better which will help them to act appropriately based on the understanding they have gained during such personal interactions. Do you consciously make the distinction between your feelings while treating patients?
