EMPATHY AS A FACTOR IN PHYSICIANS’ EFFECTIVENESS

Djurayeva Dilorom

Authors

Djurayeva Dilorom University of Exact and Social Sciences 2nd-year Psychology student

Keywords:

Physician Empathy, Patient Satisfaction,Treatment Adherence, Clinical Outcomes Doctor-Patient Communication , Medical Education, Empathy Training, Healthcare Quality, Patient-Centered Care, Emotional Intelligence.

Abstract

This article explores the pivotal role of empathy in enhancing physicians' effectiveness within clinical practice. Through a systematic review of empirical studies, it examines how empathy influences various aspects of patient care, including satisfaction, adherence to treatment, anxiety reduction, diagnostic accuracy, and overall clinical outcomes.

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