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Analyzing Physician Personality and Patient Outcomes
Exploring the impact of the Big Five personality traits - openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism - on physician behavior and patient outcomes. Insights from studies reveal how traits like openness can lead to lower mortality rates and reduced costs, while agreeableness may enhance empathy towards patients. The chapter discusses implications for healthcare management and training tailored to physician personality traits, potentially optimizing patient care and reducing medical costs.