
444. How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis?
Freakonomics Radio
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The Vital Role of Compassion in Healthcare
This chapter examines the critical intersection of compassion and healthcare, focusing on the challenges doctors face in maintaining empathy in modern medicine. Through personal anecdotes and research, it highlights the measurable benefits of compassion on patient outcomes, including lower anxiety and improved emotional well-being. The discussion also addresses the resistance within the medical community to embrace compassionate care amidst increasing burnout rates among healthcare providers.
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