Empathic communication during a pandemic: How can we minimize the deficit?
- Resource Type
- Editorial
- Authors
- Bukhari, Marwan; Robinson, Sandra; Adebajo, Ade; Heslop, Peta; Walker, David
- Source
- Rheumatology. 2021 Special Issue, Vol. 60, pSI1-SI2. 2p.
- Subject
- *MEDICAL consultation
*EMPATHY
*SERIAL publications
*COMMUNICATION
*PATIENT-professional relations
*COVID-19 pandemic
*TELEMEDICINE
- Language
- ISSN
- 1462-0324
The author reflects on the importance of empathic communication to successfully support patients with chronic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also cited are how communication between rheumatologists and patients was affected during the pandemic, the critical role of empathy in communication, and the importance of assessing the motivation of patients in relation to their healthcare.