Empathy Eroded: The Human Cost of Healthcare Reform

This chapter examines the challenges faced by medical professionals due to the systemic issues within the healthcare system, focusing on the alarming lack of compassion among physicians. Highlighting the consequences of this disconnect, it discusses physician burnout, intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the urgent need for empathy training in medical education. The conversation stresses the importance of fostering emotional support in patient care to combat the growing crisis in healthcare.