So we have 2 articles in the media directly concerning communication. One is on the Power of Listening...something I've heard before but hard to do just as Susan Schwartz relates. Most powerful message from this article? SLOW DOWN, STOP COMPETING FOR 'AIR TIME' Here's the link and the capitalization is for my benefit (trying to be conscious of online etiquette).
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/todays-paper/power+listening/4189198/story.html
The second article is about a report from CMAJ (Journal of the Canadian Medical Association) about doctors needing more training in empathy. Also interesting reading. I would just like to comment however that I have worked with physicians who are very good communicators. The article leaves you with the impression that most aren't. To read more go to:
http://www.canada.com/Doctors+need+more+training+empathy+CMAJ+report/4156797/story.html
Nice blog! And transferable to other professions, such as teaching... Looks good!
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ReplyDeleteInteresting articles...
ReplyDeleteThey appear to complement each other in the sense that when it comes down to it we really just need to learn to pause and move away from our own thoughts and actions long enough to truly listen and respect what the other person is feeling. It's so easy to get carried away in our goals and intentions that we forget the importance of connecting with others.
If we can promote and teach empathy to preschoolers then surely it can be taught to physicians and adults alike!