European Journal of Palliative Care, March-April 2014, Vol/iss 21/2 (69-71)
Viv Lucas
Empathy
is a desirable trait for palliative care professionals to have. But is it innate
or can it be taught? Following a review of the literature, Viv Lucas argues it can be both. She concludes that it is an innate capability that can be developed through teaching, training, experience, the arts and literature, and is particularly important in palliative care professionals who, through empathic therapeutic relationships, can help incurable patients to heal.
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