The demise of compassion
Posted: July 15, 2009ATSU-ASHS Dean Randy D. Danielsen, Ph.D., PA-C, physician assistant editor-in-chief of Clinician Reviews, shares a personal story illustrating physicians’ lack of compassion for their patients.
“This year, President Obama and Congress will attempt health care reform, giving particular attention to the issues of affordability, quality, and access to care. Another area that I have been concerned about—one that is certainly linked to quality—is compassionate care.”