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Study: Doctors show little empathy

 |  By HealthLeaders Media Staff  
   September 23, 2008

Researchers for the Archives of Internal Medicine have found that some physicians, namely cancer specialists and surgeons, lack empathy when dealing with patient concerns. Previous studies show that doctors who display more empathy have more satisfied patients, leading to lower anxiety and a better understanding of their condition.

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