Physicians build less of an emotional rapport with their overweight and obese patients than with their patients of normal weight, states research. Bonding and empathy are essential to the patient-physician relationship. When physicians express more empathy, studies have shown that patients are more likely to adhere to medical recommendations and respond to behavior-change counseling - all vital elements in helping overweight and obese patients lose weight ...Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Physicians Less Likely to 'Bond' With Overweight Patients, Says Study
Physicians build less of an emotional rapport with their overweight and obese patients than with their patients of normal weight, states research. Bonding and empathy are essential to the patient-physician relationship. When physicians express more empathy, studies have shown that patients are more likely to adhere to medical recommendations and respond to behavior-change counseling - all vital elements in helping overweight and obese patients lose weight ...
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