A guest blog by Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar In the last century, we have extended the lifespan by 25 years, but have done little to help us use those additional years in the most productive, fulfilling and healthful ways. I...
Dr. Randi Diamond, Assistant Professor of Medicine in Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital, describes her work and reflects on the nature of palliative care the latest addition to IGHPE's podcast series. Dr....
Expression of empathy is an essential part of successful physician-patient communication, a topic discussed in the previous blog post. Moreover, patients file fewer malpractice complaints, and are more satisfied and compliant with the therapy, if doctors express empathy3. But empathy...
Besides health professionals’ expertise in care, communication is important for patient wellbeing3. Proper communication illuminates with empathy what is important for a patient. This will make it more likely that patients change their attitudes and behavior—after all, to agree on...
