EMPATHY AS A FACTOR IN PHYSICIANS’ EFFECTIVENESS

Аннотация

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. The findings underscore that higher levels of physician empathy are consistently associated with improved patient experiences and health outcomes. The discussion highlights challenges in maintaining empathic practices amidst modern medical demands and emphasizes the need for integrating empathy training into medical education to foster better physician-patient relationships and healthcare delivery. Keywords: Physician Empathy, Patient Satisfaction,Treatment Adherence, Clinical Outcomes Doctor-Patient Communication , Medical Education, Empathy Training, Healthcare Quality, Patient-Centered Care, Emotional Intelligence.