Partners In the Mission
Discerning, discussing & integrating the mission of Catholic healthcare since 2008.
However the frank reality is that given the pressures of the modern medical career we often do not pick up on the verbal or non-verbal cues that our patients are giving us.
New study shows doctors miss many chances to show compassion - Bedside Manner - HealthTalk
Compassion is often listed as a core value of Catholic Healthcare Institutions.
The study cited for this article was done at a VA hospital. I wonder what would happen if the same study was done in a faith-based hospital?
More importantly, how can mission leaders (and other administrators) nurture cultures of compassion in our institutions?
