AANS Neurosurgeon – How Do We Teach Empathy?

While programs and protocols may be developed, the responsibility to train residents in empathy rests primarily with neurosurgeons as mentors. Residents must be educated to educate patients as people, creating a culture of humanism, professionalism and empathy…

 

While programs and protocols may be developed, the responsibility to train residents in empathy rests primarily with neurosurgeons as mentors. Residents must be educated to educate patients as people, creating a culture of humanism, professionalism and empathy.

 

by Stacey Quintero Wolfe