In a paradigm of physician performance we propose that both “cognitive” and “noncognitive”
components contribute to the performance of physicians-in-training and in-practice. Our …

Background Compassion in healthcare provides measurable benefits to patients,
physicians, and healthcare systems. However, data regarding the factors that predict care …

The concept of empathy has received a lot of attention in the past few decades in public
media, academia, national and international politics, arts, ethics, health professions …

Objectives: To reaffirm the underlying components of the JSE by using exploratory factor
analysis (EFA), and to confirm its latent variable structure by using confirmatory factor …

Background: Empathy is an important factor in patient–physician relationship that has
beneficial effects in medical practice. Jefferson Scale of Empathy (JSE) has been specifically …

Background: The communication of empathy is key in physician–patient interactions. We
introduced drama training in “How to act-in-role” to medical students and evaluated the …

Introduction Empathic communication in health care may enhance positive patient and
health care professional relationships, patient satisfaction and can buffer professional …

Background: Forgiveness has the potential to resolve painful feelings arising from nurse–
patient conflicts. It would be useful to evaluate direct and indirect important factors which are …

Background: This article presents findings from a prospective, longitudinal cohort
educational study investigating empathy communication in clinical consultations. It reports …

Empathy is essential for physicians to provide patient-centered care. Nevertheless, the
degree to which empathy varies among medical residents based on their desired future …