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Compassionate Communications in Medicine

Information on communication skills and compassion in medicine

I. Cultivating Compassion and Empathy

What Is Compassion?
The Components of Compassion
What is Empathy?
Cultivate Compassion

II. Compassion in Medical Practice

Compassion Fatigue vs. Satisfaction
Delivering Difficult News

III. Compassionate Communication Skills

Compassionate Listening
Active Listening
Reflective Listening
Eliciting Information Openly

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I. Cultivating Compassion and Empathy

II. Compassion in Medical Practice

III. Compassionate Communication Skills

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