Development in Danish medical students’ empathy: study protocol of a cross-sectional and longitudinal mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Clinical empathy has been associated with positive outcomes for both physicians and patients such as: more accurate diagnosis and treatment, increased patient satisfaction and compliance, and lower levels of burnout and stress among physicians. International studies show mixed re...

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Main Authors: E. Assing Hvidt, J. Søndergaard, N. C. Hvidt, S. Wehberg, A. Büssing, C. M. Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-020-1967-2