Characteristics associated with empathic behavior in Japanese oncologists
Patient Education and CounselingPublished 26 July 2013
Kyoko Kondo, Maiko Fujimori, Yuki Shirai, Yuichi Yamada, Asao Ogawa, Nobuyuki Hizawa
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It was found that empathic behaviors were more frequent in younger oncologists, and this information could be useful in determining the best approach for implementing future empathy and communication training programs for experienced oncologist in Japanese medical institutions.
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This information could be useful in determining the best approach for implementing future empathy and communication training programs for experienced oncologists in Japanese medical institutions.
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