Do “nice” doctors make better doctors
Downside of Doctors Who Feel Your Pain
Do "nice" doctors make better doctors
The relationship between a physician and a patient is a crucial factor for health improvement. When physicians possess certain skills, chances are patient will be more inclined to communicate with the doctor and be more involved in their treatment. This article debates whether communication skills can be one of the requirements of medical school entrance and if so, how can it even be measured. Assessing potential medical student’s communication skills is not easy and there is no existing evidence that states that physicians with expert communication skills are better doctors than those lacking the skill. The question is how much of a factor this is and how much emphasis should be placed on communication skills in future physicians.
