Empathy in the therapeutic relationship between the physician, nurse, and patient
Journal Title: New Medicine - Year 2009, Vol 12, Issue 1
Abstract
This article discusses theoretical concepts defining empathy and its role as a factor necessary for establishing normal social relations, especially in the context of relations with patients. Being aware of the importance of empathy and its use in everyday life by physicians and nurses is fundamental when therapeutic relations and effective care of other people are concerned. A high level of empathy not only allows effective help to be delivered to patients, but it also becomes a significant element affecting an individual's professional attitude, i.e. it prevents dissatisfaction, lack of professional fulfilment, and emotional burden. Empathy plays a special and vital role in the process of becoming professionally satisfied for both physicians and nurses taking care of those who suffer.The objective of this work is to analyze empathy presented by physicians and nurses in their therapeutic relationships established with patients. As a result of this analysis, the meaning of empathy in the effective therapeutic relation is described, which proves empathy to be an essential element of the treatment process as well as ensuring quality of care.
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Ewa Wilczek-Rużyczka
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