The importance of empathic communication with patients and their families
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Reading personal experiences in situations involving health problems reflects the impact that inadequate communication has on patients and their families. This article reviews texts from the literature with paradigmatic examples, mentions possible reasons for the use of medical jargon and reflects on the importance of adequate communication with patients and their families, emphasizing active listening, personalized approach considering contextual circumstances, habits and skills that must be present in critical situations meetings. The importance of developing training programs that include simulation scenarios is underlined.
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