Empathy and its Correlates in the Doctor-Patient Relationship: Mini Review

Tania Leme da Rocha Martinez; Alina MAPN da Silva; Luiz Carlos de Paiva Nogueira da Silva; Anita L R Saldanha; Ana Paula Pantoja Margeotto; André Luis Valera Gasparoto

doi:10.58372/2835-6276.1287

Authors

Tania Leme da Rocha Martinez
Alina MAPN da Silva
Luiz Carlos de Paiva Nogueira da Silva
Anita L R Saldanha
Ana Paula Pantoja Margeotto
André Luis Valera Gasparoto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58372/2835-6276.1287

Keywords:

Doctor-patient relationship, Emotion, Empathy, Intuition, Psychology

Abstract

This article explores the significance of empathy in the doctor-patient relationship, emphasizing that it extends beyond kindness to include an understanding of the patient's emotional, social, and cultural dimensions. Empathy enhances communication, builds trust, and leads to better clinical outcomes. Additionally, the article examines the connection between empathy and telepathy, proposing that intuition plays a vital role in psychotherapy. References to theories such as Jung and Bion highlight intuition as an essential tool for accessing the unconscious. Furthermore, the article underscores the necessity of an open mental state to fully comprehend patients and overcome therapeutic resistance. The conclusion affirms that understanding the human psyche requires acknowledging the complexity of the unconscious and the limitations of conventional logical reasoning. The integration of empathy, intuition, and knowledge can enhance clinical practice and the doctor-patient bond.

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