For Cancer Patients, Empathy goes a Long Way
By Denise Grady
Summary:
When people are sick, how others respond to them may affect their health. This article argues that cancer patients do better when they receive empathy from family and even their own doctors. However, new research is reported that doctors may not communicate well with their patients, at least when emotions are involved.
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