Communicative compathy and chronic care

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, India;
  • Chitra Selvan Department of Endocrinology, Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India
  • Suneet Kumar Verma Department of Internal Medicine, Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula, India; Sparsh Clinic, Panchkula, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-02

Abstract

The concepts of sympathy and empathy are well entrenched in social and medical literature. In this article, we explore a relatively less explored construct, compathy. Compathy, defined as feelings that are shared with others, is a higher level of emotional maturity, which helps in achieving better quality care. We propose further discussion and debate on how to measure, attain, and maintain compathy in chronic care practice.

Keywords: Care giver health, chronic disease, communication, diabetes, person centred care.

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Published

2023-12-24

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Chitra Selvan, & Suneet Kumar Verma. (2023). Communicative compathy and chronic care. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(1), 178–179. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-02

Issue

Vol. 74 No. 1 (2024): JANUARY

Section

RECENT ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY

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