why and how is compassion necessary to provide good healthcare? comments from an academic physician; comment on “why and how is compassion necessary to provide good quality healthcare?”
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this is a short commentary to the editorial issued by marianna fotaki, entitled: “why and how is compassion necessary to provide good quality healthcare.” it introduces the necessity of a more cognitive approach to explore further the determinants of behavior towards compassionate care. it raises questions about the importance of training towards a more patient-care and values driven healthcare system.
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international journal of health policy and managementPublisher: kerman university of medical sciences
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volume 4
issue 11 2015
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