How can you show empathy and compassion when patients are dealing with trauma or grief?
Empathy and compassion are essential skills for patient advocates, especially when dealing with patients who are experiencing trauma or grief. Trauma and grief can affect patients' physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, and they may need extra support and understanding from their advocates. In this article, we will explore some ways that you can show empathy and compassion when patients are dealing with trauma or grief, and how this can benefit both you and your patients.