Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between physician empathy and healthcare outcomes for patients. The main points of focus will be how empathy is defined in a healthcare setting, the effects empathy has on health and healing of patients, particularly the empathetic relationship between the physicians and patients and finally how empathy can be better incorporated into healthcare settings.
Advisor
Joseph Visker
Committee Member
Judith Luebke
Committee Member
Mark Windschitl
Date of Degree
2016
Language
english
Document Type
APP
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Health Science
College
Allied Health and Nursing
Recommended Citation
Schliesman, E. E. (2016). Patient Empathy & Effects on Health Outcomes [Master’s alternative plan paper, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/622/
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