A systematic scoping review of approaches to teaching and assessing empathy in medicine

Zhou, Yi; Ru Tan, Shien; Guan Hao Tan, Chester; Song Peng Ng, Matthew; Hui Lim, Kia; Hui En Tan, Lorraine; Ting Ong, Yun; Wei Shuen Cheong, Clarissa; Chin, Annelissa; Chiam, Min; Wan Ying Chia, Elisha; Lim, Crystal; Wijaya, Limin; Roy Chowdhury, Anupama; Wei Kwek, Jin; Fong, Warren; Somasundaram, Nagavalli; Koon Ong, Eng; Mason, Stephen; Kumar Radha Krishna, Lalit

doi:10.1186/s12909-021-02697-6

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A systematic scoping review of approaches to teaching and assessing empathy in medicine

Published in BMC Medical Education • May 21, 2021

Authors:

Yi Zhou

Shien Ru Tan

Chester Guan Hao Tan

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Empathy is pivotal to effective clinical care. Yet, the art of nurturing and assessing empathy in medical schools is rarely consistent and poorly studied. To inform future design of programs aimed at nurturing empathy in medical students and doctors, a review is proposed. METHODS: This s...

Subject

Empathy

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Curriculum

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