Can doctors be better listeners? The art of being present

Limited time to solve complex medical problems and enter data into electronic records often stands in the way of doctors building a strong rapport with their patients. To be compassionate and empathic listeners, physicians are learning to be more intentional in filtering out distractions and being present.

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