Compassion training: Towards a better understanding of patients through self-exposure

Authors

Felber, S., Lerch, S., Bauer, D., Liaudet, F., Eychmüller, S., Lörwald, A. (2023).

Abstract

In healthcare, clinicians are expected to communicate in a compassionate way with patients. Although medical training for students at the University of Bern offers communication training, for example, breaking bad news or motivational interviewing, compassion or compassionate behaviour is not yet specifically addressed.