Empathic concern, the hallmark of compassionate action, needs nurturing

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Empathic concern, the hallmark of compassionate action, needs nurturing

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Vanessa Weenink

Worried doctor
Stressed can be caused by the emotional burdon of trying to help those who are suffering

Understanding the three types of empathy and nurturing empathic concern enables the healthcare practitioner to provide compassionate care and reduce the risk of overidentification and burnout, or emotional fatigue

There is an expectation that doctors and nurses exercise empathy and compassion in the provi­sion of care, as if these virtues were an intrinsic, invi