The Socialization of Caregivers

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The socialization of caregivers

In the caregiver-patient relationship, many patients are quick to complain about the insensitive attitudes of caregivers. Some patients experience frustration and dissatisfaction with health communication and believe caregivers simply do not care or willing to communicate. This perceived insensitivity by caregivers is extremely common, making it necessary to explore its underlying cause. Closer scrutiny reveals that this negative attribute has much to do with a myriad of factors; from caregivers' conditioning in medical schools to the demands and pressure of their professional careers. This feeling of lack of empathy by physicians has increasingly affect communication between patients and...