Why and How Is Compassion Necessary to Provide Good Healthcare? Comments From an Academic Physician Comment on 'Why and How Is Compassion Necessary to Provide Good Quality Healthcare'

摘要

This is a short commentary to the editorial issued by Marianna Fotaki, entitled: “Why and how is compassion necessary to provide good quality healthcare.” It introduces the necessity of a more cognitive approach to explore further the determinants of behavior towards compassionate care. It raises questions about the importance of training towards a more patient-care and values driven healthcare system.