Takashi Watari, Nathan Houchens, Tomoe Otsuka, Takeshi Endo, Seiji Odagawa, Yasuhisa Nakano, Hitomi Kataoka, Mamoru Miwa, Daisaku Yamasaki, Yasuharu Tokuda, Yoshihiko Shiraishi, Kota Sakaguchi
PURPOSE OF STUDY: A physician's ability to empathize is crucial for patient health outcomes, and this differs according to speciality, personal characteristics, and environmental factors. This study aimed to examine the empathy levels among physicians based on their specialities and to identify the influencing factors. STUDY DESIGN: A nationwide, online, cross-sectional survey was conducted using the Nikkei Business Publication online physician member homepage. Participants were 5441 physicians in Japan registered as members of Nikkei Medical Online across 20 specialities...
September 23, 2023: Postgraduate Medical Journal