Empathy 101: Should You Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve?

Healthcare Communication: Effective Techniques for Clinicians by Bruce Wartman

Sep 14, 201919:22Science & Medicine

Kevin Dorsey, MD, PhD, discusses his experiences with patients when he's his genuine self. He describes his empathy course and his students' reactions years later.

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