Abstract:Introduction:Empathy is defined as the ability to listen and understand the other, thus becoming an essential component in the doctor-patient relationship. Studies indicate that the opportunity to make contact with the patient early in the course raises awareness of the importance of empathy in the relationships. Thus, such contact, in the first semesters of medical school, enables students to enhance their empathic skills, permitting the construction of a broader and more complete professional identity.Object… Show more
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