Clinician views on optimism and empathy in primary care consultations: a qualitative interview study

Clinician views on optimism and empathy in primary care consultations: a qualitative interview study

Background: Practitioner expressions of optimism and empathy may improve treatment engagement, adherence, and patient satisfaction but are not delivered consistently amid the challenges of everyday clinical practice. Aim: To explore primary care practitioner (PCP) views about optimistic and empathic...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Hughes, Jane Louise Vennik, Kirsten A Smith, Jennifer Bostock, Jeremy Howick, Christian Mallen, Paul Little, Mohana Ratnapalan, Emily Lyness, Geraldine M Leydon, Hajira Dambha-Miller, Leanne Morrison, Hazel A Everitt, Felicity L Bishop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2022-09-01
Series:BJGP Open
Subjects:
empathy
optimism
primary health care
qualitative research
physician–patient relations
general practitioners
Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/6/3/BJGPO.2021.0221

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https://bjgpopen.org/content/6/3/BJGPO.2021.0221

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