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Why is it difficult for doctors to express empathy to patients?

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Why is it difficult for doctors to express empathy to patients?

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Doctors are often bombarded with patients and problems that cause them to become emotionally detached caregivers. William Mobley, MD, PhD, talks about why this happens and how training might make it better.

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