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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christos lionis

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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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Journal title:
international journal of health policy and management

Publisher: kerman university of medical sciences

ISSN

volume 4

issue 11 2015

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