When choosing a doctor, be sure to find one that not only listens to your concerns, but also seems to genuinely cares about your welfare.

 

The term ‘bedside manner’ has long been used to describe a doctor’s ability to connect and empathize with a patient. According to recent studies, the importance of good bedside manners is becoming more and more critical, as patients whose doctors listen and demonstrate an understanding of their concerns not only are more satisfied with their treatment, but also enjoy better health.

 

Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.

– Alfred Adler