Teaching the communication of empathy in patient-centered medicine

Catherine O'Grady

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    Abstract

    Empathy is a recurring theme in teaching clinical communication within the profession of general practice. Drawing upon analysis of the discourse of a challenging primary care consultation, this chapter describes how clinically effective empathy is interactionally accomplished. In light of this analysis, particular challenges facing some IMGs in communicating empathy are discussed. A pedagogical approach is suggested that makes use of authentic discourse data as a means to enhance the ability of doctors to communicate empathy in their interactions with patients.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEnglish language and the medical profession
    Subtitle of host publicationinstructing and assessing the communication skills of international physicians
    EditorsBarbara J. Hoekje, Sara M Tipton
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherEmerald Group Publishing
    Pages43-72
    Number of pages30
    ISBN (Print)9781780523842
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

    Publication series

    NameInnovation and leadership in English Language Teaching
    PublisherEmerald Group Publishing
    ISSN (Print)2041-272X

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